Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer

• Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Inclusive Culture - A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Responsibilities will include:

• Lead CFD analysis across surface and submersible vessel development programs
• Perform single phase, subsurface simulations including:

• Resistance and propulsion
• Hull optimisation
• Wake analysis
• Manoeuvring predictions

• Perform multiphase, surface simulations including:

• Resistance and propulsion
• Trim and heave predictions
• Seakeeping predictions

• Execute aerodynamic and airflow simulations for:

• Compartments ventilation
• Intake/exhaust flow optimisation

• Conduct thermal and heat transfer simulations for onboard systems
• Develop accurate simulation strategies, verification plans, and validation methods
• Collaborate closely with the Naval Architecture team to support conceptual and detailed design phases
• Optimise CFD workflows, automation, simulation libraries, and modelling standards
• Prepare technical reports, present findings, and support decision making in design reviews. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility Mentor engineers and assist in building internal CFD capabilities

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

• Professional CFD experience, ideally in the marine, aerospace, automotive, or defence sector

• Experience with one or more CFD software, preferably in STAR-CCM+

• Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks

• Experience with CAD integration workflows and meshing tools

• Familiarity with hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles and surface vessels desirable

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to present design proposals Note : Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum e xisting right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National s ecurity clearance required for certain roles .* Values: Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept. What we expect from you:

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration

• Initiative and independent working

• Honesty and integrity

• Business and commercial awareness

Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded , UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.