CFD Engineer – Hybrid – Bristol, UK
🌊 Use advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimize the performance of rotary steerable tools and support the development of next-generation drilling technologies.
🛠️ Build and validate 3D CFD models, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and turn simulation insights into high-impact engineering improvements.
🚀 Help drive innovation in high-performance, downhole environments by analyzing fluid behavior and contributing to both sustaining and new product development.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and maintain accurate 3D CFD models for existing and new tools
* Validate simulations with lab and field data to ensure accuracy
* Analyze flow performance and optimize internal fluid behavior
* Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams
* Design and execute test rigs to verify models and tool performance
* Document and present simulation findings clearly and concisely
* Support redesign efforts and obsolescence management
* Research new technologies to improve rotary steerable system performance
* Participate in occasional international travel
What You Need to Have
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
* Minimum 5 years of CFD or fluid dynamics experience
* Deep understanding of fluid mechanics and turbomachinery principles
* Proficiency in Ansys Fluent and 3D CAD (preferably Creo)
* Solid grasp of hydraulic systems, flow concepts, and fluid equations
* Ability to validate and interpret complex simulations
* Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines within project timelines
Nice to Have
* Experience with non-Newtonian fluids and extreme or downhole environments
* Familiarity with Python (e.g., PyFluent) or MATLAB
* Experience using open-source tools like OpenFOAM
* Knowledge of Creo CAD software
* Additional modeling experience (FEA, stress analysis, dynamic simulations)
Tools You’ll Use
* Ansys Fluent
* Creo (or other 3D CAD)
* Python or MATLAB
* Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday
* Company pension plan
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Relocation support if applicable
* Regular team social events
* Hybrid working flexibility