CFD Engineer - Thermal Brake Methodology

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine thermal brake CFD methodologies to improve accuracy, robustness, and correlation with test data
• Define best-practice modeling approaches, assumptions, and interpretation guidelines
• Contribute across CFD domains, with strong emphasis on thermal modeling and brake thermal behavior
• Support integration of new and updated methodologies into established CFD workflows
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to CFD users to ensure consistent methodology application

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace, Motorsport, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant motorsport CFD role
• Strong grounding in fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and turbulence modeling
• Experience with commercial or open-source CFD solvers, ideally for thermal applications
• Experience correlating CFD with wind tunnel, dyno, or track data
• Understanding of solver behavior, numerical stability, or modeling limitations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About the Company

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track.