Description
Are you ready to shape the future of CFD methodology within a world‑class motorsport environment? We're looking for a Team Leader – CFD Operations to drive innovation, optimise processes, and lead a high‑performing technical team at the cutting edge of aerodynamic development.
As our Team Leader for CFD Operations, you will lead and develop the CFD Operations Group, owning the strategy, roadmap and execution of improvements to our CFD processes.
This is a pivotal role focused on enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability of workflows used by aerodynamicists — covering automation, thermal integration, CAD‑to‑CFD development, meshing strategy, and baseline comparison.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, grow and develop the CFD Operations Group, providing clear technical and strategic direction.
* Own the improvement roadmap for CFD processes, including workflow optimisation, automation and thermal workflow integration.
* Manage and enhance CFD submission, monitoring, and data management workflows.
* Develop automation tools to minimise manual intervention and improve turnaround time.
* Own the CAD‑to‑CFD workflow and meshing strategy in partnership with the Solver Group.
* Deliver accurate CFD baseline comparisons, cross‑car analysis and aero progress tracking.
* Ensure data integrity, robust version control and compliance with internal and FIA requirements.
* Integrate FSI processes with the Structures Group into the CFD workflow.
* Monitor HPC usage, RATG compliance and resource allocation.
* Work closely with aerodynamicists to understand needs and continuously improve tools and processes.
* Track industry developments in CFD automation, thermal analysis, meshing and HPC management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Strong background in CFD processes, workflow optimisation and thermal CFD integration.
* Proven experience developing automation tools and scripts for CFD workflows.
* Understanding of aerodynamic development workflows and CFD baseline management.
* Ideally, familiarity with FSI methods and integration.
* Confident software engineering skills including version control, CI/CD and release management.
* Awareness of FIA compliance and auditing processes.
* A strategic thinker who sees the big picture but understands the detail.
* A strong leader able to inspire, develop and mentor a highly skilled team.
* Detail‑driven, with a passion for accuracy, process integrity and excellence.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
About Aston Martin F1
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.