Junior CFD Engineer

Aerodynamics, Automotive, Mechanical.

About Us

At Catesby Projects we support customer programmes across a range of international sectors including motorsport, automotive, and elite sport. From concept phase to final design, working at Catesby Projects will be varied and challenging as we push engineering boundaries across multiple sectors.

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About the Role

We are looking for a Junior CFD Engineer to join the team to help push forward our growing business. The engineer will help deliver Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamics consultancy to a range of customers. You will work closely with our vastly experienced CFD aerodynamic development team.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Help deliver CFD projects for customers throughout motorsport and automotive sectors.
  • Carry out pre-processing work to prepare models for CFD.
  • Setup and manage CFD simulations.
  • Carry out aerodynamic analysis and reporting.
  • You will help communicate with the customer on a daily basis.

About You:

This role is ideal for someone wanting to take a step forward in their career whilst working on a diverse range of projects in a rapidly growing company.

  • An engineering graduate with a passion for a variety of disciplines including motorsport, automotive and elite sport.
  • Relevant degree with a 2:1 or higher from a top university.
  • Some theory or practical experience in CFD is desirable but not essential.
  • CAD surfacing experience is desirable but not essential, ideally using Alias.
  • You will want to work on a variety of applications in a small but growing team. A hands-on approach and desire to ‘get stuck in’ is essential.

What we offer in return:

  • Structured career development paths
  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
  • Your working environment will be in an exciting new innovation centre, meters away from the Catesby Tunnel Aero Research Facility.
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How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@catesbyprojects.com 

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Northamptonshire
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Aerodynamics
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical
Also Accepting...
  • Aeronautics
  • Aerospace
  • Mechatronics
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