Performance Engineer - Wind-Powered Maritime Innovation

GT Wings; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering maritime technology company in Fareham is seeking a Performance Engineer to drive innovation in wind propulsion systems. You will be responsible for developing models and analyzing performance data to optimize fuel savings and validate environmental benefits. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in performance analysis, proficiency in Python, and a passion for sustainability in maritime transport. Join the team at the forefront of revolutionizing shipping practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in performance analysis or simulation engineering.
• Solid knowledge of vessel resistance and propulsion.
• Experience interpreting CFD results or working with experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine performance models to evaluate fuel savings and thrust.
• Analyse data from CFD and sea trials to validate predictions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve designs.

Skills

Performance analysis

Aero-hydrodynamics

Data analysis

Communication skills

CFD tools

R&D environment experience

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CFD tools (STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, OpenFOAM)

Job description

A pioneering maritime technology company in Fareham is seeking a Performance Engineer to drive innovation in wind propulsion systems. You will be responsible for developing models and analyzing performance data to optimize fuel savings and validate environmental benefits. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in performance analysis, proficiency in Python, and a passion for sustainability in maritime transport. Join the team at the forefront of revolutionizing shipping practices.