Senior CFD Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Open access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks for diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior CFD Engineer in Bristol, United Kingdom. The role focuses on simulating airflow around aircraft designs and engines to optimize performance, handling, and safety. Key responsibilities include preparing geometries for simulations, utilizing CFD software to analyze aerodynamic performance, and generating aerodynamic models based on data. A degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with a strong understanding of aerodynamics is required. The position offers hybrid working and access to digital learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with specialization in aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in CFD software and meshing techniques.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic principles and flight mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geometries for CFD simulations using 3D CAD models.
• Analyze airflow and aerodynamic performance using CFD software.
• Create aerodynamic models and databases based on CFD data.

Skills

CFD software expertise

Meshing techniques

Data analysis

Aerodynamics knowledge

Flight dynamics understanding

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CFD software (TAU, CODA, Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+)

3D CAD software (3DX, CATIA, SolidWorks)

CFD meshing software (Fluent Meshing, ICEM CFD, ANSA, CADfix)

Job description

Job Overview

Capgemini Engineering is looking to recruit a Senior CFD Engineer with particular focus on simulating airflow around aircraft designs and engines to optimize performance, handling, and safety.

Qualifications

As a CFD engineer you will be involved in using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to analyze aerodynamic behaviour, generate aerodynamic models, and provide data for various stages of aircraft as well as engine development. Key skills include expertise in CFD software, meshing, data analysis, and a strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics.

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a specialization in aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in CFD software, meshing techniques, and turbulence modelling.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic principles, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present CFD results effectively.

Responsibilities

Working with 3D CAD models (e.g., 3DX, CATIA, SolidWorks) to prepare geometries for CFD simulations; preparing CFD meshes (e.g., Fluent Meshing, ICEM CFD, ANSA or CADfix); using CFD software TAU and CODA (also Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+) to simulate airflow and analyze aerodynamic performance; post-processing the CFD solutions (e.g., python scripts, Tecplot, Paraview); creating aerodynamic models and databases based on CFD and experimental data (wind tunnel, flight tests).

Benefits & Other Information

• Hybrid working
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Inclusive Recruitment

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

Need to Know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; this role requires SC clearance.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.