Sailing CFD Engineer — Optimize Hulls, Sails & Foils

Athena Racing; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading yacht racing team in Portsmouth is seeking fluid dynamicists to enhance yacht performance for the America’s Cup. Responsibilities include CAD surfacing, collaborating with teams on design, and refining CFD modelling. Candidates should have strong CAD and CFD experience, python skills, and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD Surfacing experience with creative performance solutions.
• Experienced with CFD solvers for marine or aerospace.
• Proficient in Python and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and optimization of sails and hulls.
• Collaborate with designers to interpret trends for design.
• Analyse yacht dynamics to improve CFD modelling.

Skills

CAD Surfacing

CFD solvers

Python coding

Linux competency

Tools

3DX

Fine Marine

Job description

A leading yacht racing team in Portsmouth is seeking fluid dynamicists to enhance yacht performance for the America’s Cup. Responsibilities include CAD surfacing, collaborating with teams on design, and refining CFD modelling. Candidates should have strong CAD and CFD experience, python skills, and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive benefits package.