Senior Fluid Dynamics Engineer

About us

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic. But most of all we’re hugely passionate about what we do.

Dyson offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to invent, design and develop market leading products for the global market. By working in our world-class research, design and development (RDD) department, these individuals have the opportunity to work alongside leading technical specialists and highly motivated creative people to create products which fulfil our ambition of being truly different and better than our competitors.
 

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fluid dynamics engineer to work within a team of like-minded engineering problem solvers within our Technology Development – Environmental Care and Lighting department.  The successful candidate will apply their skills and experience in aerodynamics and thermodynamics to provide insight and understanding to the business.  They will carry out experimental and simulation investigations to understand the key drivers for maximising the air flow performance of our products and provide effective suggestions to make improvements. 

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the Senior Fluid Dynamics Engineer will lead the fluid and thermal performance development of one of our environmental care or new category products. Working at all stages of the development life cycle, they will collaborate across Technology Development, Design Engineering, Electronics and DDM teams to set pressure budgets and track sub-assembly performance. 

Responsibilities: 

• To drive designs forward based on sound engineering knowledge and ensure correct decisions are taken at all stages of the design process with regards to air flow delivery 

• To investigate and solve complex aerodynamic problems using experimental and 1D to 3D simulation methods, as appropriate 

• To analyse test and simulation results, summarise and communicate findings to other members of RDD, including senior managers, directors and James Dyson  

• To liaise with development teams to ensure an effective transfer of technology into our product range across the Dyson world 

About you 

• A first degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.  Applicants holding post-graduate qualifications are also welcome. 

• Three or more years' experience in an analytical based company or consultancy.  This vacancy would suit someone looking for their second or third position after graduating. 

• Strong technical knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics theory, and its application to real-world problems 

• A good working knowledge of commercial CAD tools, preferably with experience of the NX suite of products 

• A good understanding of the principles and application of CFD, preferably with experience of the ANSYS suite of analytical tools 

• A sound understanding of experimental techniques, particularly with regards to pressure, temperature and flow measurement 

• A relentless curiosity to solve complex problems with a methodical and structured approach  

• A drive to apply exceptional attention to detail to every aspect of work and produce highly accurate results  

• A proven ability to work as part of a team or un-supervised to an agreed goal or set of deliverables  

• An ability to communicate at all levels, from indirect reports to board level, with confidence, accuracy and appropriate detail 

Benefits

Financial: 

• Performance related bonus 

• Company paid Life Assurance 

• Discounts on Dyson machines 

• Competitive pension scheme 

• Purchase additional holidays  

 
Lifestyle: 

• 27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays 

• Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon 

• On-site parking 

• Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch  

• Free on-site hair salon 

• On-site lifestyle Assist 

• Electric vehicle scheme  

 
Health: 

• Private Medical insurance for all employees 

• Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents 

• Digital GP and prescription service 

• Fertility treatment support 

• On-site gym and sports centre 

• On-site wellbeing centre 

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.