CFD Engineer

After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.

The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.

To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.

We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.

We have a new opportunity available for a CFD Engineer.

Working within the CFD Group, this position will involve development of the CFD methods and automation process as well as supporting the aerodynamicists on a range of correlation projects within the Aerodynamics department.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of CFD applied to aerodynamics and heat transfer. They should also have a good understanding of the latest CFD methods, combined with experience of 3D CAD systems, mesh generation, post-processing and data analysis.

The successful applicant will be expected to quickly integrate into the current CFD team and will be actively involved in many aspects of the CFD development process from a very early stage. The ability to work efficiently and independently and to follow precise team practices is essential.