Team Leader - CFD Operations

Are you ready to shape the future of CFD methodology within a world‑class motor sport environment? We’re looking for a Team Leader – CFD Operations to drive innovation, optimise processes, and lead a high‑performing technical team at the cutting edge of aerodynamic development.

Final date to receive applications: 7 March 2026

Department: Methodology

Location: Silverstone

As our Team Leader for CFD Operations, you will lead and develop the CFD Operations Group, owning the strategy, roadmap and execution of improvements to our CFD processes.

This is a pivotal role focused on enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability of workflows used by aerodynamicists — covering automation, thermal integration, CAD‑to‑CFD development, meshing strategy, and baseline comparison.

• Lead, grow and develop the CFD Operations Group, providing clear technical and strategic direction.
• Own the improvement roadmap for CFD processes, including workflow optimisation, automation and thermal workflow integration.
• Manage and enhance CFD submission, monitoring, and data management workflows.
• Develop automation tools to minimise manual intervention and improve turnaround time.
• Own the CAD‑to‑CFD workflow and meshing strategy in partnership with the Solver Group.
• Deliver accurate CFD baseline comparisons, cross‑car analysis and aero progress tracking.
• Ensure data integrity, robust version control and compliance with internal and FIA requirements.
• Integrate FSI processes with the Structures Group into the CFD workflow.
• Monitor HPC usage, RATG compliance and resource allocation.
• Work closely with aerodynamicists to understand needs and continuously improve tools and processes.
• Track industry developments in CFD automation, thermal analysis, meshing and HPC management.

• Strong background in CFD processes, workflow optimisation and thermal CFD integration.
• Proven experience developing automation tools and scripts for CFD workflows.
• Understanding of aerodynamic development workflows and CFD baseline management.
• Ideally, familiarity with FSI methods and integration.
• Confident software engineering skills including version control, CI/CD and release management.
• Awareness of FIA compliance and auditing processes.
• A strategic thinker who sees the big picture but understands the detail.
• A strong leader able to inspire, develop and mentor a highly skilled team.
• Detail‑driven, with a passion for accuracy, process integrity and excellence.

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high‑performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on‑site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.