Senior CFD & Aerodynamics Engineer (Contract)

Motorsport Network, LLC; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Accelerator is seeking a CFD & Aero Senior Specialist on a fixed-term contract to provide advanced CFD expertise across partner projects. You will apply simulation techniques to solve complex aerodynamic and multi-physics challenges, collaborating with engineers, consultants, project managers and SMEs to translate engineering excellence into real-world outcomes.

You will deliver CFD studies, geometry prep, meshing, solver setup, post-processing and validation, while developing

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, turbulence modelling, heat transfer and associated simulation methodologies.
• Industrial CFD experience applying simulation techniques to solve complex engineering challenges in a high-performance multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong CFD process knowledge including geometry preparation, meshing, solver setup, convergence assessment, validation and post-processing.
• Experience with CFD tools: OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent or similar.
• Experience with Python scripting, process automation or data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of meshing strategies and simulation accuracy considerations.
• CAD modelling and surfacing using CATIA, NX or similar systems.
• Ability to independently develop geometry, run simulations and provide technical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience delivering technical projects against objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in CFD, supporting delivery of McLaren Accelerator projects.
• Develop and execute CFD studies to solve aerodynamic, fluid, thermal and multi-physics challenges.
• Create, modify and maintain CAD geometry for simulation and assessment.
• Manage CFD work packages from concept to delivery, including geometry, meshing, solver setup, post-processing and validation.
• Analyse and interpret simulation results and provide technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Consulting and High-Performance Programmes for integrated solutions.
• Support proposal development, project scoping and technical bid activities.
• Develop and improve CFD methodologies, workflows and best practices.
• Coordinate with commercial partners, academic institutions, suppliers and internal stakeholders for project delivery.
• Contribute to capability development through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Support High-Performance Programmes delivery by applying engineering experience to partner environments.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Aerodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Turbulence modelling

Heat transfer

CFD processes

Geometry preparation

Meshing

Solver setup

Validation

Post-processing

Python

Data analysis

Process automation

Problem solving

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related STEM

Tools

OpenFOAM

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

CATIA

NX

Job description

McLaren Accelerator is seeking a CFD & Aero Senior Specialist on a fixed-term contract to provide advanced CFD expertise across partner projects. You will apply simulation techniques to solve complex aerodynamic and multi-physics challenges, collaborating with engineers, consultants, project managers and SMEs to translate engineering excellence into real-world outcomes.

You will deliver CFD studies, geometry prep, meshing, solver setup, post-processing and validation, while developing