CFD Engineer - Thermal Brake Methodology

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous leave

Job summary

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a CFD Engineer to advance thermal brake CFD methodologies within our Aerodynamics group. You will collaborate with engineers and software developers to enhance predictive accuracy and ensure alignment with performance targets.

Responsibilities include modelling best practices, thermal CFD work, and integration into CFD workflows, along with clear communication to stakeholders and technical guidance for users.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Motorsport, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, ideally with a CFD/Aerodynamics focus, or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant motorsport CFD role.
• Strong grounding in fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and turbulence modeling.
• Reliable, accurate, and able to deliver high‑quality work under time pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine thermal brake CFD methodologies to improve accuracy, robustness, and correlation with test data.
• Define best‑practice modeling approaches, assumptions, and interpretation guidelines.
• Contribute across CFD domains, with strong emphasis on thermal modeling and brake thermal behavior.
• Support integration of new and updated methodologies into established CFD workflows.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to CFD users to ensure consistent methodology application.

Skills

CFD Aerodynamics

Motorsport experience

Communication skills

Time management under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

CFD Post-processing

Job description

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026

Fueled by bold ambition

We are seeking a talented CFD Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary Aerodynamics group, focusing on developing and advancing thermal brake CFD methodologies. You will improve predictive accuracy, correlation, and robustness of thermal modeling while working closely with aerodynamicists, process engineers, and software engineers to ensure our modeling approaches remain accurate, efficient, and aligned with performance objectives.

• Develop and refine thermal brake CFD methodologies to improve accuracy, robustness, and correlation with test data
• Define best‑practice modeling approaches, assumptions, and interpretation guidelines
• Contribute across CFD domains, with strong emphasis on thermal modeling and brake thermal behavior
• Support integration of new and updated methodologies into established CFD workflows
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to CFD users to ensure consistent methodology application

What do we need from you?

• Degree in Aerospace, Motorsport, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, ideally with a CFD/Aerodynamics focus, or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant motorsport CFD role
• Strong grounding in fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and turbulence modeling
• Reliable, accurate, and able to deliver high‑quality work under time pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Confidence engaging with technical and senior stakeholders
• Experience with commercial or open‑source CFD solvers, ideally for thermal applications
• Experience correlating CFD with wind tunnel, dyno, or track data
• Understanding of solver behavior, numerical stability, or modeling limitations

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting‑edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry‑leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.