Entreprise
Since 1972, we have become one of the leading names in the "Made In France" motorsport industry. Oreca, a racing team with expertise in building competition cars, has achieved numerous endurance racing victories. Our success extends beyond the track, thanks to our passion, performance, daring spirit, and commitment. While preserving our family identity, our reputation has grown to international acclaim.
Mission
Within the framework of endurance racing projects, Oreca Motorsport is looking for a Senior CFD Aerodynamicist H/F based in Signes, near the Paul Ricard circuit, VAR, FRANCE.
As a senior member within a development Assigned to the Performance Engineering Manager, your missions will be to :
* Develop and apply CFD models, perform simulations, and analyse results to enhance performance, Interpret results from advanced tools to improve flow structure understanding
* Set and achieve ambitious performance targets through innovation and creativity
* Define concepts and aerodynamic strategies to lead high-performance development
* Collaborate with the Design Office and other departments to shape car designs
* Create technical reports, present findings, and recommend modifications with effective suggestionLe Castellet (83330), France
Profil recherché
Required experience & qualifications :
* You have a background in mechanical engineering or technical design education, and you have significant experience of at least 5 years in motorsport, specifically in racecar aerodynamics
* Able to lead dev project that improve the aero performance of racecar
* Expertise in CFD tools and simulation techniques (Ansys Fluent, Starccm+, Openfoam etc...), Programming languages would be a plus: Scheme, Perl, VB, Java
* Supporting and growing our capabilities and specialist tools (CFD,experimental)
* A thorough understanding of the requierements of overall car performance
* Proficient in technical English communication, French is a plus
* Being passionate about motorsports is a plus
Personal Attributes :
* Highly motivated and proactive with a strong passion for high-performance engineering
* Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication skills to collaborate with aerodynamicists, engineers, and designers
* Team-oriented with adaptability to meet tight deadlines and changing project requirements Independent with a strong sense of initiative and a drive for excellence
* Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the field of motorsport.
Why ORECA :
* Be part of ambitious projects in the world of motorsport, covering the GT3, LMDh, and LMP2 categories. A unique opportunity to compete at the highest level of racing
* Permanent contract with opportunities for personal development
* High standard facilities including our latest technocenter featuring 8000 m2 of technologies
* We are based in a healthy location close to both the sea and mountains, ideal for sports activities. At the same time, we are less than an hour from Marseille, with an easy access to the airport and high-speed train station
* Above all, be a player in a team able to win motorsport championship all around the world
Passion has no frontier, and our vacancies are open to all. We base our selection on values, skills and ambition while we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.