Senior Software Engineer (CFD)

Overview

In this role you will help develop and support BAE Systems’ CFD toolset to advance aerodynamic analysis of aerospace platforms. You’ll work with a cross-functional team of CFD, aerodynamics and software engineers to build C++ simulation software and deliver solutions for engineering challenges. Your CFD expertise will span multi-physics simulations using both in-house and commercial tools, informing key engineering decisions. This is a values-driven, collaborative role at a company shaping technology-led defence innovations.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid/flexible working options
• competitive salary
• lifelong learning and career development
• support for wellbeing and family
• inclusive culture
• recognition of contribution

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and implement new CFD software features and numerical algorithms
• Design, develop and test C++ software enhancements following quality standards
• Optimize, tune and validate parallel code for High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
• Perform CFD and multi-physics simulations, analyse results and report findings
• Maintain expertise in CFD, numerical methods, HPC and related technologies
• Manage software configuration, release documentation and project records in line with quality processes

Key requirements

• Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience developing software in C++
• Understanding of CFD including numerical methods and solution techniques
• Strong Linux programming and debugging skills with HPC and MPI knowledge

• Collaborative mindset in a close-knit team
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Attention to quality and best practices
• C++ software development
• CFD knowledge and numerical methods
• Linux programming and debugging

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