Lead Engineer - CFD Methods

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Head of CFD

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer - CFD Methods to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will lead a group of multi-disciplined engineers responsible for delivering the required CFD capability for the team’s Aerodynamics department, through improvement to existing capabilities or the development of new methodologies.

What you will be doing:

• Technical lead and management of the CFD Methods group.
• Develop the CFD methodology to continuously improve predictive accuracy, efficiency and reliability of aerodynamic simulations.
• Collaborate with aerodynamicists, CFD and software engineers to optimize methodologies and deliver a fit-for-purpose CFD process which are adequate and responsive to the aerodynamic development needs.
• Work closely with the correlation group with respect to the analysis of experimental data (wind tunnel and track).
• Ensure that CFD simulations and analysis carried out within the department are aligned with the capability of the tools.
• Define best practices for meshing, turbulence modelling, and solver settings.
• Evaluate and select appropriate CFD software packages and tools.
• Overseeing the optimization, maintenance, and support of new and existing toolkits.
• Working and contributing across multiple disciplines of the CFD group; including process, external flows, internal flows, thermal modelling, and pipeline development.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in CFD technologies.

Requirements:

• Multiple years’ relevant experience in a similar role within the motorsport industry.
• Strong knowledge of fluid physics, numerical methods, turbulence modelling.
• Experience in programming (C++, Python, Java, or VBA) and experience with STAR-CCM+ and open-source CFD codes.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do 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.