Aero CFD Correlation Engineer – F1 Motorsport

Raceforce Global; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking a CFD specialist for aerodynamics development in Hinwil (Switzerland) or Bicester (UK) with strong CFD experience and a focus on race car performance. You will work across CFD methodology, Aero Performance and development groups to improve prediction accuracy and tool reliability.

The role requires 3+ years in F1 or race car aerodynamics, proficiency with OpenFOAM, Python, Linux and CAD tools, and a proven ability to deliver data-driven improvements in a

Qualifications

• MsC or PhD in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with a strong focus on computational fluid dynamics
• At least 3 years of professional experience on race car aerodynamics development or performance evaluation, including the application of CFD methods
• Experience in CFD/experimental data analysis and comparison
• Good knowledge of CFD methods and their application
• Knowledge of CFD software (OpenFOAM in particular)
• Familiarity with Python programming language and Linux operating
• Familiarity with CAD software (CATIA V6/3DExperience an advantage)
• General knowledge of optimization techniques, Data Science, Machine Learning and AI
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability and a strong commitment to delivery

Responsibilities

• Work closely with CFD methodology, Aero Performance and Aero Development groups to increase the confidence level of the CFD tools driving the aerodynamics development of the race car
• Contribute to the understanding of current CFD models' limitations and to the validation of new methodological improvements
• Contribute to the overall CFD process improvement
• Contribute to the improvement of the analysis tools used by the aerodynamic correlation group

Skills

CFD modeling

Data analysis

Python programming

Team collaboration

Strong delivery mindset

Education

MSc/PhD in Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering or related field with CFD focus

Tools

OpenFOAM

CATIA V6/3DExperience

Python

Linux

Job description

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking a CFD specialist for aerodynamics development in Hinwil (Switzerland) or Bicester (UK) with strong CFD experience and a focus on race car performance. You will work across CFD methodology, Aero Performance and development groups to improve prediction accuracy and tool reliability.

The role requires 3+ years in F1 or race car aerodynamics, proficiency with OpenFOAM, Python, Linux and CAD tools, and a proven ability to deliver data-driven improvements in a