Service Engineer - CFD

Keysight Technologies, Inc.; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology innovation is seeking an OpenFOAM Developer to enhance and extend open-source CFD capabilities. This role requires a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in OpenFOAM development, with strong problem-solving and communication skills essential to support industrial applications effectively. Join a diverse team and contribute to groundbreaking solutions in computational fluid dynamics.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in core OpenFOAM development.
• Strong knowledge of CFD simulation in industrial settings.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to define new OpenFOAM development needs.
• Design, implement, and test new OpenFOAM functionalities.
• Provide technical support to customers using OpenFOAM.

Skills

CFD simulation using OpenFOAM

C++

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

About the Team

At ESI Group, now a part of Keysight Technologies, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of virtual prototyping and predictive physics modeling. We operate globally across key industries including automotive, land transportation, aerospace & defense, and heavy industry. You'll join a diverse and inclusive team of talented global experts, contributing to the ongoing development and support of OpenFOAM, the leading open-source CFD platform.

Our team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and transparency. We foster a friendly environment where every idea is welcome and every contribution matters-whether within our organization or with our broader customer and user community.

About the Role

As an OpenFOAM Developer, you will play a key role in enhancing and extending the capabilities of OpenFOAM for industrial applications. You will collaborate closely with both internal development teams and customers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, high-performance solutions for complex computational fluid dynamics (CFD) challenges.

This role combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving skills, enabling you to contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle while directly supporting users in applying OpenFOAM to real-world engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define new OpenFOAM development needs
• Design, implement, and test new and enhanced OpenFOAM functionalities
• Simplify complex CFD problems into reproducible and maintainable processes
• Provide high-quality technical support to customers using OpenFOAM in their workflows
• Work closely with the OpenFOAM Service Teams to ensure seamless integration and support
• Contribute to the global OpenFOAM community and uphold best practices in open-source development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in core OpenFOAM development
• Strong knowledge of CFD simulation using OpenFOAM, ideally in industrial settings
• Proficient in C++ (intermediate to advanced level)
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to work
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solver development (e.g. segregated and coupled solvers)
• Background in physics modeling (e.g. heat transfer, combustion, radiation)
• Familiarity with meshing concepts, computer architecture, and high-performance computing (HPC), including parallelism and GPU acceleration

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