Purpose of the Role:
To deliver and maintain a robust, consistent and efficient CFD workflow and methodology for aerodynamics design of F1 race cars.
Role Dimensions:
- Senior role in the CFD Methodology group, reporting to the Head of CFD and collaborating with other members of the CFD Methodology, HPC, Software and Correlation teams to drive the CFD tools development efforts.
- This role is predominantly factory based but may involve occasional travel when working in collaboration with third parties.
Key Relationships:
- CFD project leaders and other members of the CFD Methodology and HPC team.
- Correlation and Software Development teams eventually involved in the projects.
- Any third party eventually involved in the projects, including interns and PhD students
Principal Accountabilities:
- Deliver improvements to the CFD methodology matching the set targets and perform the related CFD R&D activities, including eventual support to the Aerodynamic Development or HPC teams.
- Champion various tools used in CFD technology team in their workflow. Develop in-depth understanding of these tools and develop techniques to address their limitations or improve them.
- Develop a high level of understanding of the other factors influencing CFD methodology and performance: HPC hardware, software, novel numerical methods, correlation etc – and use this to liaise effectively with the HPC, Software and Correlation teams.
- Be able to contribute and help maintain a large codebase.
- Develop a high level of understanding of the aerodynamic performance development in general. Use this to keep a strong link with the Aerodynamic Development and deliver CFD methodology support.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong mathematical background, in particular linear algebra, partial differential equations and Finite volume/element/high order numerical methods either through a PhD or MSc followed up with industrial experience.
- In-depth knowledge of CFD modelling and expertise in at least two of the following areas: CFD solver development, CFD process automation, CFD applications.
- Experience in using simulations tools/packages in industrial applications is required.
- Knowledge and experience with OpenFOAM are preferred.
- Strong coding skills in object-oriented programming languages (C++, python or others) as well as version control system are highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
- A team player but with the initiative to make own decisions and work with minimal supervision.
- Self-starter, able to identify requirements independently, then make proposals for solutions.
- Able to work under pressure, sometimes with tight deadlines or changing priorities.
- Organized, with good planning skills, able to coordinate a project group to execute and deliver projects to challenging targets and within the agreed deadlines.
- Highly driven and ready to go beyond what is expected at every opportunity.
- Excellent communication skills to target a variety of audiences.
- The ability to influence and embed knowledge to other members of the team.
- The ability to follow CFD Methodology development directions independently.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approach, with attention to detail.
- Open mindedness to ensure high flexibility and the capacity to manage rapid and profound changes of scopes, development directions and processes.
- Aptitude to learn from others and share knowledge with others.
- Flexible approach to working hours and occasional remote support.