Senior Aeroelasticity Engineer

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Sauber

Contribute to the Aerodynamic Department with a special focus on structural analysis and aeroelasticity;
Lead development projects and activities, ensuring the improvement and reliability of Advanced Engineering (AE) methodologies;
Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Design Office, R&D, Composite, Manufacturing and Vehicle Performance teams to integrate AE solutions effectively;
Apply interdisciplinary expertise to support the structural and aerodynamic development of car components;
Manage and coordinate aeroelastic activities across departments, ensuring seamless integration and progress;
Drive the development and implementation of solutions to enhance aeroelastic performance.

MSc or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines, with a focus on FEA/CFD;
Relevant experience in F1 or high-performance motorsport environments is highly desirable;
Proven experience in managing development projects, supervising teams, and driving innovation;
Expertise in race car design, structural FEA, metallic and composite analysis, and aero-elasticity or fluid-structure interaction;
Experience with FEA and CFD tools, including Optistruct, Abaqus, Hyperworks, MSC Nastran/Patran, ANSYS, OpenFoam, Fluent, Star CCM+ and ParaView;
Strong skills in programming (Python, Machine Learning, Linux scripting, Excel and VBA scripting) and mathematical modeling;
Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA V6/3DExperience or NX, with knowledge of CATIA GSD and Part Design workbenches;
Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure timely updates, and foster a culture of communication, creativity, and continuous learning;
Full professional proficiency in English; German is a plus, and willingness to learn basic German is expected.

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