AI / Simulation Principal Engineer - Computational Fluid Dynamics
UL Company
Northbrook, IL · $142k–$190k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
We are seeking a Principal Engineer - CFD Simulation Engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced technical leader with deep expertise in physics-based modeling and simulation, particularly in CFD, thermal-fluid sciences, fire and explosion...