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Senior Staff Engineer - CFD/Thermal

Bloom Energy
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer - CFD/Thermal to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Director, Development Engineering.

Location: This position will be fully Onsite based in San Jose, CA

Role and Responsibilities:


  • Conduct CFD/Thermal studies for Energy server enclosures and site installations.
  • Provide regular guidance on enclosure thermal management for Product development, from concept to production.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely inputs with accurate predictions.
  • Collaborate with Cross-functional teams for feasibility study.
  • Report and present results/recommendations across diverse groups.


Skills and Experience:


  • MS or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering.
  • Deep understanding of the fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and CFD.
  • 5 years of industry experience utilizing CFD in Thermal management, in Electronics/Data center cooling.
  • Highly skilled in CFD tools: ANSYS Icepak(preferred)/Fluent/Flotherm.
  • Able to utilize first principles for quick calculations and CFD models.
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter and a quick learner.


For more information visit: www.bloomenergy.com and view a video on What Powers Us!

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

$151,700.00 - $218,300.00

Salary : $151,700 - $218,300

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