Aero CFD Correlation Engineer | F1 Team

Audi Revolut F1 Team; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking a senior CFD engineer to join the Correlation Team in Hinwil or Bicester. You will advance aerodynamic prediction accuracy by aligning CFD results with WT tests and real-world performance, collaborating across CFD, Aero Performance and Aero Development groups.

Ideal candidates hold MSc/PhD in a relevant field, 3+ years in race car aerodynamics, strong CFD experience (OpenFOAM), Python, Linux and CAD tools, and a data-driven mindset with a commitment to delivery.

Qualifications

• MsC or PhD in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a 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 CFD methods
• Experience in CFD/experimental data analysis and comparison
• Knowledge of high-Reynolds flows physics and turbulence modelling
• Familiarity with WT testing and data acquisition techniques
• Familiarity with CAD software (CATIA V6/3DExperience an advantage)
• 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 methods

OpenFOAM

Python

Linux

Data Science

Machine Learning

Collaboration

Delivery focus

Education

MsC/PhD in Mathematics, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6/3DExperience

Job description

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking a senior CFD engineer to join the Correlation Team in Hinwil or Bicester. You will advance aerodynamic prediction accuracy by aligning CFD results with WT tests and real-world performance, collaborating across CFD, Aero Performance and Aero Development groups.

Ideal candidates hold MSc/PhD in a relevant field, 3+ years in race car aerodynamics, strong CFD experience (OpenFOAM), Python, Linux and CAD tools, and a data-driven mindset with a commitment to delivery.