Senior CFD & Aerodynamics Engineer — High-Impact Projects

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Accelerator is seeking a CFD & Aero Senior Specialist to provide expert CFD across partner projects on a fixed-term contract. You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams to apply advanced simulation techniques and deliver insights that translate engineering excellence into real-world solutions.

You'll act as SME in CFD, develop and execute studies, manage work packages from concept to delivery, interpret results, collaborate with engineers, consultants, and customers, support proposals, and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of CFD processes including geometry preparation, meshing, solver setup, convergence assessment, validation and post-processing.
• Experience with CFD tools such as OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent or similar.
• Experience with Python, scripting, process automation or data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver technical projects against agreed objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), supporting the delivery of McLaren Accelerator engineering projects.
• Develop and execute CFD studies to solve complex aerodynamic, fluid flow, thermal and multi-physics challenges across a range of engineering applications.
• Create, modify and maintain CAD geometry suitable for simulation and engineering assessment activities.
• Manage CFD work packages from concept through to delivery, taking ownership of geometry preparation, meshing, solver setup, post-processing and validation activities.
• Analyse and interpret simulation results, providing clear technical recommendations to project teams and customers.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Technical Consulting and High-Performance Programmes to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support proposal development, project scoping and technical bid activities.
• Develop and improve CFD methodologies, workflows and best practices.
• Work with commercial partners, academic institutions, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to capability development through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Support the delivery of High-Performance Programmes by bringing engineering experiences to life within partner environments.

Skills

CFD

Aerodynamics

Python scripting

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

OpenFOAM

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

Job description

McLaren Accelerator is seeking a CFD & Aero Senior Specialist to provide expert CFD across partner projects on a fixed-term contract. You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams to apply advanced simulation techniques and deliver insights that translate engineering excellence into real-world solutions.

You'll act as SME in CFD, develop and execute studies, manage work packages from concept to delivery, interpret results, collaborate with engineers, consultants, and customers, support proposals, and