CFD Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Description

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description:
In this role, you will work within a group of multi-disciplined engineers responsible for developing tools, applications, and workflows that provide capability across the team’s Aerodynamics department, forming part of the critical CFD pipeline required to develop the team’s race cars. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement CFD methodologies, processes, and tools aimed at continuously enhancing predictive accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.
• Work with Aerodynamicists to solve problems and develop fit-for-purpose CFD processes that are adequate and responsive to the aerodynamic development needs.
• Delivery of robust, observable, testable, and performant processes.
• Ensure that CFD simulations and analysis carried out within the department are aligned with the capability of the tools.
• Optimization, maintenance, and support of new and existing codes, processes, and toolkits.
• Working and contributing across multiple disciplines of the CFD group, including process, external flows, internal flows, thermal modelling, and pipeline development.
• Work with our software engineers to translate engineering codes into robust applications.
• Contribute to the day-to-day activities of the CFD group.
• Provide support to users of the CFD process.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Aerospace/Motorsport Engineering) or similar, ideally with a focus on Aerodynamics or CFD.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
• Strong knowledge of fluid physics, numerical methods, and turbulence modelling.
• Experience in programming (C++, Python, Java, or VBA) and experience with STAR-CCM+ and open-source CFD codes.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.