CFD Applications Engineer
Brackley, United Kingdom
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opening for a CFD Engineer to join our Aerodynamics Department. Reporting to the Principal CFD Engineer, you will help pioneer the use of new Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) capability to improve our aerodynamic development process.
Key Accountabilities (Duties):
1. Supporting development of the CFD workflow to increase automation and improve our aerodynamic development approach.
2. Working on new CFD processes and collaborating with Aerodynamicists to steer how new capabilities are implemented in a production environment.
3. Adapting code and scripts to create additional functionalities in the workflows.
4. Looking outwards at new software technology and leveraging new features in third-party software.
5. Using new capability developed by the CFD methodology group (mesher and solver) and working with Correlation engineers in guiding its implementation.
6. Communicating progress while working on multiple projects in parallel.
7. Proactively coordinating the completion of work items.
8. Providing assistance to team members who are using CFD tools or engaging in related CFD projects.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
1. A master’s degree, or above, in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering (e.g. MCompSci, MMath, MPhys, MEng, MSc).
2. Understanding and experience with the CFD process, from geometry and mesh to solve and post-processing.
3. Experience with some form of programming and scripting.
Desirable:
1. Available to start in fourth quarter of 2024.
2. Experience with commercial CFD software or OpenFOAM.
3. Proficiency in Python.
4. Experience with ANSA and Paraview.
5. Understanding of Git and Azure devOps.
Whilst a prior involvement in motorsport is not essential, a passion for Formula 1 is highly desirable. We are committed to equal opportunities and take pride in our strong, inclusive values and culture.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available. We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday.
Your application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please include a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role, and up-to-date CV with your application, preferably in one file in PDF format.
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