CFD Engineer

Job Title: CFD Engineer

Location: Barrow in Furness – On-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Our client, an established defence engineering firm, require an experienced CFD Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Barrow in Furness.

Working on cutting-edge marine systems, this role offers hands-on experience with high-performance computing (HPC) systems and advanced CFD tools.

Support with relocation costs can be discussed and included in an offer package, subject to HR approval.

What the role of the CFD Engineer entails:

• Support the Principal Engineer – Numerical Modelling with the development of the Stealth Engineering CFD capability
• Running and interpreting CFD simulations to assess fluid dynamics and their impact on acoustic and non-acoustic signatures
• Supporting concept development, design iterations, and verification activities using commercial CFD tools
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to internal teams and stakeholders
• Working closely with engineers from other disciplines to integrate CFD insights into whole-platform solutions
• Assisting in the development of testing strategies and experimental validation where appropriate

What experience you need to be the successful CFD Engineer:

• Degree in a STEM discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
• Experience using CFD software (such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or OpenFOAM)
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics
• The ability to interpret and communicate multi-layered data clearly
• A self-motivated approach

Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a CFD to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!