Cadillac Formula 1® Team
CFD Engineer - Thermal Brake Methodology
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Closing Date: Friday 21 August 2026
Fueled by bold ambition
We are seeking a talented CFD Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary Aerodynamics group, focusing on developing and advancing thermal brake CFD methodologies. You will improve predictive accuracy, correlation, and robustness of thermal modeling while working closely with aerodynamicists, process engineers, and software engineers to ensure our modeling approaches remain accurate, efficient, and aligned with performance objectives.
- Develop and refine thermal brake CFD methodologies to improve accuracy, robustness, and correlation with test data
- Define best-practice modeling approaches, assumptions, and interpretation guidelines
- Contribute across CFD domains, with strong emphasis on thermal modeling and brake thermal behavior
- Support integration of new and updated methodologies into established CFD workflows
- Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance to CFD users to ensure consistent methodology application
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What do we need from you?
- Degree in Aerospace, Motorsport, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, ideally with a CFD/Aerodynamics focus, or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in a relevant motorsport CFD role
- Strong grounding in fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and turbulence modeling
- Reliable, accurate, and able to deliver high-quality work under time pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence engaging with technical and senior stakeholders
- Experience with commercial or open-source CFD solvers, ideally for thermal applications
- Experience correlating CFD with wind tunnel, dyno, or track data
- Understanding of solver behavior, numerical stability, or modeling limitations
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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.
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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.
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