CFD Engineer: Thermal Brake Methodologies

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development potential

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking a talented CFD Engineer to advance thermal brake methodologies. This role involves improving predictive accuracy and robustness while collaborating closely with aerodynamicists and engineers. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering with a focus on CFD/Aerodynamics and have at least two years of experience in a motorsport CFD role. The team offers competitive benefits and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant motorsport CFD role.
• Reliable, accurate, and able to deliver high-quality work under time pressure.
• Confidence engaging with technical and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine thermal brake CFD methodologies.
• Define best-practice modeling approaches and interpretation guidelines.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Numerical methods

Turbulence modeling

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Motorsport, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Tools

Commercial CFD solvers

Open-source CFD solvers

Job description

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking a talented CFD Engineer to advance thermal brake methodologies. This role involves improving predictive accuracy and robustness while collaborating closely with aerodynamicists and engineers. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering with a focus on CFD/Aerodynamics and have at least two years of experience in a motorsport CFD role. The team offers competitive benefits and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.