About this role
Salary: £40,000 - 75,000 per year
Requirements: Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of CFD and/or FEAStrong commercial C++ development experienceExperience developing CFD, FEA or scientific/engineering simulation softwareStrong knowledge of numerical methods and algorithm developmentExperience working with complex 3D geometriesKnowledge of material modelling, ideally including anisotropic, composite or nonlinear materialsStrong mathematical and technical problem-solving abilityAbility to independently lead complex technical and research problemsA PhD in CFD, FEA, Applied Mathematics or a closely related discipline would be highly relevantEquivalent high-level industrial experience will also be consideredExperience in any of the following would be advantageous: Fluid-Structure Interaction / multiphysics, computational geometry or meshing, optimisation techniques, legacy C++ modernisation, Python or BASH automation, developing automated testing frameworks, high-performance engineering or simulation environments, publishing or presenting technical research, AI-assisted software development tools Responsibilities: Lead research and development across CFD, FEA and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)Develop and improve numerical models used to predict complex physical behaviourTranslate theoretical research into robust, production-quality C++ softwareImprove simulation accuracy, performance, automation and solve timesDevelop and evaluate numerical methods, algorithms and optimisation techniquesMaintain and modernise an established engineering codebaseWork closely with engineers, designers and software specialists to shape the technical roadmapIntroduce modern software engineering, testing and development practicesAct as a senior technical authority within the engineering team Technologies: 3DAIBashPythonC++ More:
We are an innovative engineering and technology organisation developing advanced simulation and analysis software. This is a senior individual-contributor role for someone who wants to remain deeply technical while having significant influence over the direction of a sophisticated engineering software platform. The position can be based remotely in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy or the Netherlands, with occasional business travel required. We offer a permanent role with a competitive salary dependent on experience.
last updated 39 week of 2026