CFD Engineer - #1801899

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Your role

We are looking to recruit a CFD Engineer with particular focus on simulating airflow around aircraft designs and engines to optimize performance, handling, and safety.

• As a CFD engineer you will be involved in using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to analyse aerodynamic behaviour, generate aerodynamic models, and provide data for various stages of aircraft as well as engine development.
• Key skills include expertise in CFD software, meshing, data analysis, and a strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics.
  
  

Your Profile

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working with 3D CAD models (e.g., 3DX, CATIA, SolidWorks) to prepare geometries for CFD simulations.
• Preparing CFD meshes (e.g., Fluent Meshing, ICEM CFD, ANSA or CADfix).
• Using CFD software (like Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+) to simulate airflow, generate meshes, and analyse aerodynamic performance.
• Post-processing the CFD solutions (e.g., python scripts, Tecplot, Paraview).
• Creating aerodynamic models and databases based on CFD and experimental data (wind tunnel, flight tests).
• Contributing to the optimization of aircraft designs by analysing aerodynamic behaviour and identifying areas for improvement.
• Analysing CFD results, extracting insights, and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Working with other engineers within the team to integrate CFD results and contribute to the overall completion of the project
• Write technical reports.
• Maintain direct working relationships with clients and represent your work during client meetings.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a specialization in aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in CFD software, meshing techniques, and turbulence modelling.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic principles, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present CFD results effectively.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to follow client needs.
• Communication and customer-facing skills.
• Team player, able to work effectively and to short timescales with others in a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude and ability to communicate and report at different levels.
• Excellent communication skills with a good level of verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and automation could be a plus.
• Working knowledge of Unix would be a plus.
  
  

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini
• Well-being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
• A work environment recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s most Ethical companies
• Hybrid working up to 70%
  
  

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
  
  

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.