CFD Engineer

Stirling Dynamics; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is looking for an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to support various aerospace projects. The successful candidate will conduct CFD analyses, prepare technical reports, and manage project documentation. A relevant engineering degree and significant experience with ANSYS FLUENT are required. This position offers a competitive salary between £41,000 - £60,000 and flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in aerospace.
• Significant experience in CFD modelling.
• Programming language experience in HPC automation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CFD analyses at a consistently high standard.
• Prepare and present technical reports.
• Manage multiple tasks and deliver within timelines.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving ability

Good interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ANSYS FLUENT

Job description

Overview

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a CFD Engineer to join the team.

Stirling Dynamics is seeking to recruit an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to support a range of upcoming programmes of work. The Engineer will work within a small team to deliver a variety of CFD modelling activities and analyses. The role will best suit an individual with 5+ years of industry experience within the aerospace domain.

This role will be predominantly based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required. As part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to work from home for part of the week.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external customers on a technical and programme level
• Develop suitable methodologies and conduct CFD analyses at a consistently high standard within budget
• Preparation, presentation of technical reports and proposals
• Support the preparation of project management planning documentation including quality, technical and budget plans
• Maintain the project documentation in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System
• Ensure delegated tasks achieve their full objectives
• Manage multiple tasks and deliver within agreed timescales and budgets
• Interact with other engineers and customers on a technical and project level

Qualifications

A relevant engineering degree or equivalent.

Essential skills

The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this role which demands a self‑motivated attitude, a professional approach, and good organisational skills. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below:

• Self‑motivated, professional candidate with the ability to solve problem independently
• An ability to manage multiple tasks, to work effectively within a team or independently when required
• Good interpersonal skills, including a diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with people
• The confidence and desire to gain a full understanding of issues
• Capable of working efficiently and accurately, with attention to detail and the discipline to self‑check results
• Good organisational skills, including record keeping
• Able to act in a customer facing position

Experience

• Significant industry experience in CFD modelling with ANSYS toolsets including FLUENT is essential
• Experience with steady and unsteady external aerodynamic flows of civil and/or military aircraft
• Familiarity with requirements, generation and use of aerodynamic CFD data for certification purposes (desirable)
• Exposure to aircraft design activities (within industry) and their use of CFD modelling
• Experience in analysis of aircraft performance, stability and control, flight dynamics (desirable)
• Programming language experience in use of HPC and automation of ANSYS CFD tasks (desirable)

Benefits

Competitive Package – Grades 5-6 (£41,000 - £60,000)

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially