Cadillac Formula 1 Team
CFD Engineer - Process
CFD Engineer - Process at Cadillac Formula 1 Team, based in Silverstone, paying £42,000 - £64,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £42,000 - £64,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Silverstone
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
27% below the typical rate for software developer
Reference vacancies/9308066-cfd-engineer-process
About the role
Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026
Fueled by bold ambition
We’re looking for a talented CFD Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary Aerodynamics group. You will help deliver and evolve the team’s CFD capability by enhancing existing tools and developing new methodologies that directly support aerodynamic performance.
Working across aerodynamics, software, and process development, you will help build accurate, efficient, and robust CFD solutions for day‑to‑day aerodynamic development.
This role is ideally suited to engineers with strong software development skills and an interest in CFD, simulation, and engineering applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine CFD methodologies to improve predictive accuracy and correlation
- Work with Aerodynamicists to ensure modeling approaches meet development needs and are well understood
- Investigate and validate new numerical methods, turbulence models, and workflow improvements
- Contribute to external aero, internal flow, and thermal modeling domains
- Collaborate with Process and Software Engineers to ensure methodologies are robust, repeatable, and production‑ready
- Communicate results clearly to stakeholders
- Support ongoing technical development and knowledge growth within the CFD group
What do we need from you?
- Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Software Engineering, or a related discipline with Aerodynamics/CFD focus
- 2+ years’ experience in a relevant motorsport CFD role
- Strong programming skills with Python, JavaScript or C++
- Ability to deliver accurate, high‑quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with technical stakeholders
- Experience with commercial/open‑source CFD solvers
- Experience developing automated workflows or optimisation pipelines
A team like no other.
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting‑edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry‑leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.
Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.
#J-18808-LjbffrReference: vacancies/9308066-cfd-engineer-process · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via Cadillac Formula 1 Team
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