Computational Design Engineer

Perfect Storm Software, LLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the UK is seeking an experienced Computational Design Engineer. You will design optimized structural components, driving innovative solutions from concept to production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in parametric and computational design, and proficiency in tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper. Excellent compensation package including benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing complex, high-performance components.
• Proficient with surface modelling.
• Experience developing design models using Rhino and Grasshopper.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex, high-performance components.
• Develop parametric and computational models.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and simulation engineers.

Skills

Parametric design

Computational design

Surface modelling

Mechanical product assemblies

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

nTop

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Oxford
£45-65k + Excellent Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Computational Design Engineer with strong expertise in parametric and computational design to support an innovative product development team. You will be responsible for designing optimized structural and thermal components, tailored specifically for manufacturing processes, and driving solutions from concept generation through to detailed CAD designs and final production. Collaboration with simulation, manufacturing, and process engineers will be essential to ensure design feasibility and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex, high-performance components
• Develop advanced parametric and computational models utilizing tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, and nTop.
• Propose rapid and innovative design concepts addressing specific customer requirements.
• Refine and finalize designs through detailed CAD modelling and iterative optimization.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, simulation, and process engineers to ensure designs meet DFM and performance criteria.

Essential

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Design, Industrial Design, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Expertise designing and engineering complex, high-performance components.
• Proficient with surface modelling.
• Experience developing parametric and computational design models utilizing tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, and nTop.
• Ability to propose rapid and innovative design concepts addressing specific customer requirements.
• Good understanding of mechanical product assemblies and the ability to propose improved and part-consolidated assemblies.

Desirable

• Experience with multiple CAD platforms (Rhino, Autodesk Fusion360, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Familiarity with structural, thermal, or fluid flow simulation tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus, etc.).
• Knowledge of thermal management and liquid cooling system design.
• Knowledge of structural design for drop.
• Knowledge of safety-factor driven design.
• Previous experience within an engineering consultancy or product development environment.