Research Engineer (Physics Simulation)

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• - Design and implement physics-based simulation models for thermodynamic and fluid systems
• - Translate governing equations and first-principles models into performant numerical code
• - Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate simulators with reinforcement learning agents and optimization pipelines
• - Validate simulators against real-world data and iterate to improve fidelity and stability
• - Be a power user and contributor to Phaidra’s simulation and AI platform, enabling scalable, reusable experimentation
• - Document and communicate technical ideas clearly across teams

Required Skills

• - 1+ years of experience in research or applied engineering
• - Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
• - Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and HVAC systems
• - Experience building simulation tools using numerical methods (e.g., finite difference, ODE/PDE solvers)
• - Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, SymPy, pandas)
• - Familiarity with simulation or modeling frameworks (e.g., Modelica, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, EnergyPlus, or custom-built tools)
• - Comfortable reading academic papers and implementing physics models from scratch
• - Share our company values: Collaboration, Transparency, Operational Excellence, Ownership, and Empathy

Benefits

• - Fast-paced and team-oriented environment where you will be instrumental in the direction of the company
• - Phaidra is a 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy
• - Competitive compensation & equity
• - Outsized responsibilities & professional development
• - Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training
• - Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region)
• - Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement
• - Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region)
• - Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook