Senior Fluid Dynamicist - Sailing CFD & Design Lead

Athena Racing; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A competitive sailing team in Portsmouth seeks creative and motivated fluid dynamicists to enhance yacht performance for the America’s Cup. The role involves managing a team, optimizing designs, and collaborating across disciplines in a high-performance setting. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD experience and a background in CFD applications. The position offers a competitive package including 25 annual leave days and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong CAD Surfacing experience alongside a drive to find creative performance solutions.
• Extensive experience with commercial or open-source CFD solvers for marine or aerospace applications.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced America’s Cup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of fluid dynamicists, maximizing performance discovery.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of sails, hulls, hydrofoils using CAD.
• Collaborate closely with performance analysts and sailors.

Skills

CAD Surfacing experience

Experience with CFD solvers

Strong communication skills

Team-focused mindset

Ability to thrive in high-performance environment

Tools

3DX/Catia

Fine Marine

Job description

A competitive sailing team in Portsmouth seeks creative and motivated fluid dynamicists to enhance yacht performance for the America’s Cup. The role involves managing a team, optimizing designs, and collaborating across disciplines in a high-performance setting. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD experience and a background in CFD applications. The position offers a competitive package including 25 annual leave days and private medical insurance.