Aerodynamicist

EXPERIENCE THE FORCES OF WIND

JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH CUTTING-EDGE WIND TECHNOLOGY

As one of the world leaders in wind power solutions with wind turbine installations in over 65 countries and more than 17.000 employees globally, our client looks to accelerate innovation through the development of employees’ skills and talents. Their goal is to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically and ensure a sustainable world for future generations.

Lead Aerodynamics Engineer

Our client’s Blades Design & Development Group are looking for an experienced Aerodynamicist to work on cutting edge design of Wind Turbine blades. With an appropriate Masters degree you will have experience of designing and modeling complex aerodynamic shapes, possibly from roles in Formula 1 or Aerospace.

AERODYNAMICIST

BLADE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT – AERODYNAMICS AND STRUCTURES

The Blades Design & Development Group are responsible for development and design of Wind Turbine Blades from concept through to production throughout the company.

They are striving to identify, develop and provide new and innovative technology solutions to the business to facilitate the process of bringing the next generation of wind turbine blades to life. They are growing their aerodynamic capabilities as this as an area where they can gain competitive advantage. The department is a key contributor to the company and its future success in a wind energy business that is growing at an incredible rate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Support the aerodynamic development of next generation of wind turbine blades
– Actively contribute to aerodynamic design projects
– Responsible for developing own technical solutions, coming up with new concepts
– Use full aerodynamic toolset to bring concepts to maturity
– Initiate and manage tasks within the CFD group in order to guide design process
– Explore CFD results to understand physics and optimise performance
– Specify requirements and targets for wind tunnel tests or field testing
– Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team capabilities and toolset
– Maintain strong collaboration with the composite structure design team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Relevant Master’s degree
– Solid theoretical background within aerodynamics
– Good knowledge of CFD technology, capabilities and limitations
– Hands-on experience of CFD post-processors
– Exposure to modern CFD post-processing techniques
– Excellent analytical skills and understanding of aerodynamic design principles
– Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems

COMPETENCIES:

– Able to take technical decisions as part of a group and to influence technical directions of the team
– Prepared to work in an environment under constant change
– Rigorous attention to detail
– Self-starter and willing to learn
– Ability to think out-side of the box and challenge existing designs
– Ability to innovate
– Good communication skills in English, both oral and written.

NICE TO HAVE –

– Exposure to composite manufacturing
– Exposure to 6-Sigma and DFSS methodologies
– Exposure or understanding of wind turbine design and optimisation
– Experience of fast paced iterative design process

WHAT THEY OFFER:

– Competitive salary base
– Company pension
– Bonus scheme (5%)
– An attractive work atmosphere and work/life balance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Based south coast of England

Salary £48,000 – £66,000depending on experience.

Occasional overseas travel.