Transforming the Future with the Convergence of Simulation and Data

LEAD PRODUCT SPECIALIST – COMPUTATIONAL AEROACOUSTICS (CAA) (m/f/d)

Do you like a challenge, are you a complex thinker who likes to solve problems? If so, then you might be the new Altairian we are searching for. At Altair, your curiosity matters. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply value our employees and their contributions towards our clients' success, as well as our own.

Job Summary:

Altair is seeking a Lead Product Specialist for Computational AeroAcoustics (CAA) to join Altair’s dynamic and agile ultraFluidX CAA team.

ultraFluidX is Altair’s high-fidelity CFD solution for transient external aerodynamics and aeroacoustics. Our GPU-based lattice Boltzmann solver delivers exceptional performance, enabling ultra-fast predictions of aerodynamic properties of passenger and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as for aero-acoustics and building/environmental aerodynamics.

The successful applicant will contribute to ultraFluidX’s CAA activities, specifically in the areas of automotive greenhouse noise, fan noise and HVAC noise. He/she will collaborate closely with technical specialists, as well as ultraFluidX development and solutions teams, to enhance CAA capabilities and push simulation methodologies to new levels of maturity. Additionally, this position involves working with both internal and external customers to support projects and automate the overall CAA simulation process.

What You Will Do:

          Take responsibility for preparing CAA simulation models, submitting and monitoring HPC-GPU computations, and performing advanced post-processing of results related to greenhouse noise, fan noise, and HVAC noise.

          Work closely with our product management teams to address customer feedback and requests

-          Engage in technical discussions with our customers to understand their CAA requirements and needs

          Participate in the development and validation of CAA best-practice recommendations

          Contribute to scripted pre- and post-processing automation as part of the CAA workflow

          Actively participate in agile meetings, including daily stand ups, biweekly reviews and retrospectives

What You Will Need:

Basics:

          M.Sc. or Ph.D. with focus on relevant fields: computational fluid dynamics (CFD), acoustics, aeroacoustics, signal processing, numerical methods

          5+ years applicable experience and demonstrated success/knowledge, 3+ years of experience with an automotive or aerospace OEM and/or using CFD in an industrial context

          Experience with transient computational fluid dynamics (LES, DES, or LBM)

          Fluent English language skills

          Passion for numerical simulation and finding creative solutions for challenging industrial use cases with a focus on customer value

          Willingness to work in a close-knit, agile development team

Preferred:

          Experience with CFD post-processing tools/libraries and scripting languages

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “Firsts” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks 

What We Offer: 

A culture that promotes people and talentDirect communication channels, transnational and open corporate philosophy with team spiritState-of-the-art IT equipmentCompetitive SalaryOutstanding Work/Life BalanceHybrid working model and flexible working hoursOwn gym in the office, company events and joint sports activitiesCompany pension planFree drinks, fresh fruit, and our office dog

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities. 

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI).  

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation, and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit .  

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At our core we are explorers; adventurers; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and uncharted waters; we dive in headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges. 

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.  

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