Overview

Senior CFD Engineer – Bristol 

Reference Code: 594451-en_GB 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Professional Communities: Products & Systems Engineering 

Your role

Capgemini Engineering are looking to recruit a Senior CFD Engineer with particular focus on simulating airflow around aircraft designs and engines to optimize performance, handling, and safety.

 

In this role you will play a key role in:

  • Working with 3D CAD models (e.g., 3DX, CATIA, SolidWorks) to prepare geometries for CFD simulations.
  • Preparing CFD meshes (e.g., Fluent Meshing, ICEM CFD, ANSA or CADfix).
  • Using CFD software TAU and CODA (also Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+) to simulate airflow and analyse aerodynamic performance.
  • Post-processing the CFD solutions (e.g., python scripts, Tecplot, Paraview).
  • Creating aerodynamic models and databases based on CFD and experimental data (wind tunnel, flight tests). Contributing to the optimization of aircraft designs by analysing aerodynamic behaviour and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Analysing CFD results, extracting insights, and presenting findings to relevant stakeholders. 

Your profile

  • A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a specialization in aerodynamics.
  • Proficiency in CFD software, meshing techniques, and turbulence modelling.
  • Strong understanding of aerodynamic principles, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret, and present CFD results effectively.
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately to follow client needs.
  • Knowledge of programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and automation could be a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Unix would be a plus.

Make it real – what does it mean for you?

  • Open access to digital learning platforms​
  • Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini​
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Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:​

  • Declare they have a disability, and ​
  • Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.​
  • Please opt in during the application process.​
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Capgemini. Make it real.

Need to know

  • All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security ClearanceOR  Developed Vetting. ​
  • You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We havebuilt a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.​

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