Aero Correlation Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hinwil

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Your mission
  • Work in our Aerodynamic Department with special focus on Aerodynamic Correlation
  • Apply your competences to improve the understanding and the confidence level of our aerodynamic development numerical and experimental tools
  • Work closely to the aerodynamic development, to the aero-performance and to the CFD methodology groups
  • Analyze and interpret aerodynamic performance data from various testing environments to identify areas for development and validation of simulation tools
  • Support the evaluation of aerodynamic correlation between computational and experimental results to ensure accurate predictions and improvements in on-track performance
Your profile
  • MSc/MEng or PhD in aerospace/mechanical/automotive engineering with a focus on aerodynamics and CFD
  • Minimum 3 years experience in race car aerodynamic development or aerodynamic performance evaluation, including the application of CFD methods
  • Previous experience in a similar role within an F1 team would be a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of high Reynolds number flow physics and turbulence modelling
  • Knowledge of OpenFOAM and major commercial CFD software would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of WT testing and data acquisition techniques for automotive applications
  • Familiarity with CAD software (CATIA V6/3D experience an advantage)
  • Programming skills to code scripts and analysis/post-processing tools in Python and VBA
  • Hardworking, independent and reliable
  • Self-motivated, responsible and accurate
  • Open to a culture of continuous learning within the team and good interpersonal skills
  • Able to foster a collaborative, respectful and trusting environment within the team
  • Full professional proficiency in English or German and willingness to learn a basic level of the other language required
Deine Aufgabe
  • Work in our Aerodynamic Department with special focus on Aerodynamic Correlation
  • Apply your competences to improve the understanding and the confidence level of our aerodynamic development numerical and experimental tools
  • Work closely to the aerodynamic development, to the aero-performance and to the CFD methodology groups
  • Analyze and interpret aerodynamic performance data from various testing environments to identify areas for development and validation of simulation tools
  • Support the evaluation of aerodynamic correlation between computational and experimental results to ensure accurate predictions and improvements in on-track performance
Dein Profil
  • MSc/MEng or PhD in aerospace/mechanical/automotive engineering with a focus on aerodynamics and CFD
  • Minimum 3 years experience in race car aerodynamic development or aerodynamic performance evaluation, including the application of CFD methods
  • Previous experience in a similar role within an F1 team would be a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of high Reynolds number flow physics and turbulence modelling
  • Knowledge of OpenFOAM and major commercial CFD software would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of WT testing and data acquisition techniques for automotive applications
  • Familiarity with CAD software (CATIA V6/3D experience an advantage)
  • Programming skills to code scripts and analysis/post-processing tools in Python and VBA
  • Hardworking, independent and reliable
  • Self-motivated, responsible and accurate
  • Open to a culture of continuous learning within the team and good interpersonal skills
  • Able to foster a collaborative, respectful and trusting environment within the team
  • Full professional proficiency in English or German and willingness to learn a basic level of the other language required
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