The Opportunity As a Physics Simulation Engineer on the Applied Science team, you’ll play a key role in developing and deploying advanced computational physics models, collaborating closely with engineers, technologists, and leadership in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

We’re investing in physics-based simulation as a core capability to model and mitigate risk. This includes adapting traditionally high-cost engineering methods (e.g., CFD, FEA) into scalable, automated tools that operate orders of magnitude faster. You’ll also help us train machine learning models to understand the underlying laws of deterministic physics—transforming legacy workflows into modern, accessible systems.

This role offers a front-row seat to shaping how high-fidelity simulation and AI intersect to characterize the physical world.

What You’ll Do

• Own our core CFD/thermofluid solvers and their supporting scripts and infrastructure.
• Translate real-world physics into simulation code (e.g., combustion, wind dynamics).
• Tune and validate models and methods against empirical data and experiments.
• Run simulations and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
• Accelerate traditional numerical solvers and simulation runtimes.
• Support the development of AI-driven physics models alongside researchers and engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• PhD or Master's in relevant field and 5+ years of experience with CFD, including simulation design, execution, and validation.
• Proficiency with Fortran-based solvers, including both running existing models and extending/augmenting their functionality; fluency in C++, Python, or similar for scripting, integration, and tooling.
• Strong intuition in thermofluids and heat transfer, including combustion modeling and radiation.
• Proven ability to communicate and integrate technical knowledge across teams.
• Experience calibrating and validating simulations against physical test results.
• Experience with parallel programming (OpenMP, MPI), HPC workflows, and GPU acceleration.
• Expertise in meshing, discretization, and pre-processing to align resolution with task complexity.
• Highly self-motivated, with a “run-through walls to get the problem solved” method, self-directed, proactive, and adaptable; comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where problems, interfaces, and priorities evolve over time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Production experience with CFD and FEA, including hands-on development of multiphysics and/or fluid–structure interaction (FSI) models.
• Direct experience modifying (not just running) Fortran- or C++-based solvers.
• Demonstrated history of accelerating solvers on HPC clusters, GPUs, or distributed systems, with measurable runtime or throughput gains.
• Experience validating simulations against experimental or field data, including quantified error analysis and benchmarking.
• Experience integrating or developing hybrid physics/ML models, including reduced-order or surrogate modeling approaches.

Compensation The annual base salary range for full-time employees in this position is $160,000 to $210,000 + meaningful Equity Grant.

Compensation decisions are based on several factors, including an individual’s qualifications, the location where the role is performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive, above-market Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• This is an onsite role w/ 1-day a week WFH flexibility
• Weekly lunch stipend
• Flexible time off
• 401k plan

Work Authorization Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Stand does not sponsor new work visas for this role. We can consider candidates on TN visas, O-1A visas, or H-1B transfers with three years or less remaining.

Equal Opportunity Employment Stand is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace, and we are committed to growing our team with the most talented and passionate people from every community.

Stand Insurance is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting hiring@getstand.com. We will work with you to ensure you have the support you need to participate fully.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation Range: $160K - $210K