Technical Expert - FEA
Location: Remote - UK or selected EU locations
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent
We are recruiting for a highly specialised Technical Expert to join an innovative engineering and technology organisation developing advanced simulation and analysis software.
This is a senior individual-contributor position combining CFD, FEA, numerical modelling and C++ software development . You will take technical ownership of sophisticated physics-based analysis tools, helping define the future research and development roadmap while remaining hands-on with modelling, algorithms and software.
The Role
You will:
- Lead research and development across CFD, FEA and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
- Develop and improve numerical models used to predict complex physical behaviour
- Translate theoretical research into robust, production-quality C++ software
- Improve simulation accuracy, performance, automation and solve times
- Develop and evaluate numerical methods, algorithms and optimisation techniques
- Maintain and modernise an established engineering codebase
- Work closely with engineers, designers and software specialists to shape the technical roadmap
- Introduce modern software engineering, testing and development practices
- Act as a senior technical authority within the engineering team
What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of CFD and/or FEA
- Strong commercial C++ development experience
- Experience developing CFD, FEA or scientific/engineering simulation software
- Strong knowledge of numerical methods and algorithm development
- Experience working with complex 3D geometries
- Knowledge of material modelling, ideally including anisotropic, composite or nonlinear materials
- Strong mathematical and technical problem-solving ability
- The ability to independently lead complex technical and research problems
A PhD in CFD, FEA, Applied Mathematics or a closely related discipline would be highly relevant, although candidates with equivalent high-level industrial experience will also be considered.
Desirable Experience
Experience 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
The Opportunity
This is an unusual opportunity for someone who wants to remain deeply technical while having significant influence over the direction of a sophisticated engineering software platform.
Rather than moving into people management, you will become a senior technical authority, combining research, physics, mathematics and software engineering to solve complex real-world engineering problems.
The position can be based remotely in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy or the Netherlands , with occasional business travel required.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK or EU without sponsorship .
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Technical Expert - FEA / CFD in Cheltenham employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited
As a Trainee Service Engineer in Cambridgeshire, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to your professional growth. With a clear pathway for progression into more advanced engineering roles, you will benefit from ongoing training, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare support and generous holiday allowances. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with essential medical equipment while enjoying a strong work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
Contact Details:
CBSbutler Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
