Senior Aerodynamicist – F1 CFD, CAD & Data Analytics

Paddock; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in London seeks an experienced Aerodynamicist to drive aero concepts for current and future racing programs. You will lead CFD and wind tunnel workflows, analyze wake interactions, and collaborate closely with design and engineering teams.

The role requires a Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering or related field, 3–5 years of hands-on aero development in top-tier motorsport, and proficiency with Siemens NX or CATIA.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on aerodynamic development in top-tier motorsport.
• Strong CFD and wind-tunnel understanding with data correlation.

Responsibilities

• Develop whole-car and multi-car aerodynamic concepts and performance.
• Formulate and validate development methodologies and physics models.
• Contribute to future aero architectures for single-seat racing platforms.
• Provide aero analysis, reporting and technical presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

CFD

Wind Tunnel

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in London seeks an experienced Aerodynamicist to drive aero concepts for current and future racing programs. You will lead CFD and wind tunnel workflows, analyze wake interactions, and collaborate closely with design and engineering teams.

The role requires a Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering or related field, 3–5 years of hands-on aero development in top-tier motorsport, and proficiency with Siemens NX or CATIA.