Job Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of CFD
Cadillac Formula 1 is preparing for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship and is building a high-performance team at Silverstone. We are seeking a Lead Engineer - CFD Methods to lead our CFD team within the Aerodynamics department, focusing on developing and improving CFD capabilities to support our racing ambitions.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the CFD Methods team.
* Develop and enhance CFD methodologies for better accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.
* Collaborate with aerodynamicists and engineers to optimize CFD processes.
* Work with the correlation team on experimental data analysis.
* Ensure CFD simulations align with tool capabilities.
* Define best practices for meshing, turbulence modeling, and solver settings.
* Select and oversee CFD software and tools.
* Maintain and support CFD toolkits.
* Contribute across CFD disciplines including process, flow, thermal, and pipeline development.
* Stay updated with CFD technological advancements.
Requirements:
* Extensive experience in a similar role within motorsport.
* Strong knowledge of fluid physics, turbulence modeling, and numerical methods.
* Programming skills in C++, Python, Java, or VBA; experience with STAR-CCM+ and open-source CFD codes.
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to manage and lead teams.
* Effective communication with stakeholders and directors.
* Strong IT skills, including MS Office suite.
Additional security checks, including background and criminal record checks, may be required. We encourage timely applications as we review on a rolling basis. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our hiring practices.
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