The role
As an Associate CFD Engineer role you will be involved in the delivery of technical projects relating to surface ship and submarine hydrodynamic problems, identifying a methodology for solving a client’s hydrodynamic issue using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), conducting the analysis, reporting results and recommending a proposed solution.
Projects are likely to include design and analysis of propulsors and control surfaces, manoeuvring simulation, cavitation modelling and fluid-structure interaction modelling.
1. You will be working on ship or submarine modelling, data analysis and report writing on a daily basis
2. You will be developing alternative strategies to overcome issues and innovate to add value to the customer
3. You will be presenting work in internal and external forums, including conferences and customer meetings
This role is full-time, 37-hours per week, and based at the Haslar site a minimum of 4 days a week.
Essential Experience for the Associate CFD Engineer
4. Experience with a CFD package such as STAR-CCM+, ANSYS CFX, Fluent or OpenFoam is required
5. Good knowledge of data analysis including experience of programming using Matlab, Python or similar programming tools
6. A general understanding of hydrodynamic principles
Qualifications for the Associate CFD Engineer
7. BEng in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering or a similar field as a minimum
8. An MSc or PhD in a relevant field is highly desirable
9. We are open to applicants coming straight from education if there area of study is highly relevant.
Our Benefits
10. Adaptive and flexible working
11. Generous holiday allowance
12. Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
13. Matched contribution Pension Scheme, with Life Assurance
14. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
15. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
16. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
17. Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local communities.
Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.