Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

This exciting and forward-thinking company manufacture ultrasonic wind sensors using patented Resonance technology that is tougher and more withstanding than other products on the market. The sensors are being used in Wind Energy, Marine, Meteorology, Defence, Drones and Infrastructure. Wind Energy is the biggest market with sensors being applied for wind turbine control.

They employ 95 people that work symbiotically to create and design meaningful products. Their small, 4 person Multi-physics team gives a new candidate the opportunity to have a leading role within the realm of Aerodynamics, Aero-Acoustics and Transducers.

Benefits

1. Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution
2. Life assurance scheme
3. Private health care plan
4. Optional hybrid working pattern of one day per week from home OR 3 additional days holiday per annum (role dependent)
5. 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after one year's service, plus all bank and public holidays
6. Flexi-time for days worked in the office
7. Recruitment referral bonus scheme
8. Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
9. Subsidised gym membership
10. Sponsored professional study support

Job title

Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

What will this person be doing?

1. Conduct CFD analyses, modelling, and experiments.
2. Apply aerodynamics, thermal, and aeroacoustics in product optimisation.
3. Develop performance targets for aerodynamics, thermal, and aeroacoustics.
4. Validate concepts using experimental data and theoretical predictions.
5. Document research findings for internal and external use.
6. Support product development through modelling and design analysis.
7. Enhance multi-physics modelling with other research teams.
8. Integrate machine learning for multi-physics simulations and digital twins.
9. Contribute to expanding the company's intellectual property portfolio.
10. Manage and deliver Aerodynamics research projects.
11. Provide estimates and progress updates for research projects.
12. Offer expert guidance on aerodynamics to engineers and teams.
13. Ensure research quality through validation, review, and documentation.

Essential Skills

1. Significant Understanding of Aerodynamics
2. Expertise in Aero-Acoustics and Aerothermal Analysis
3. Knowledge of Transducers
4. Experienced with CFD Modelling & Geometrics
5. Python
6. Experience in RANS and LES Turbulence Modelling

Desirable Skills

1. PhD in Aerodynamics
2. Experience in the Aerospace Industry
3. Specialised in Subsonic Flow
4. Experience in Laminar-Turbulent Transition Models
5. Experience in Commercial Modelling Packages (ENGYS, COMSOL)
6. Applied Knowledge of Linux & Cluster For High-Performance Computing Tasks

Target salary

£46,000 - £65,000