Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

You’ll take ownership of identifying, evaluating, and advancing new aerodynamic opportunities, both through internal research and by partnering with top academic institutions. As part of a small, highly specialised aero-acoustic-thermal team, deep technical expertise, technical curiosity, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset are essential. 

You’ll push the limits of virtual analysis and compressor design, reducing development risk and timeline by ensuring early-stage simulation is robust, accurate, and actionable. Then, as designs mature, you will champion experimental validation, applying and developing advanced measurement techniques at ultra-small scales. Ensuring close alignment between simulation and real-world physics is critical to achieving Dyson’s uncompromising performance standards. 

This role is made for someone who thrives on engineering depth, enjoys solving complex, multi-physics problems, and is determined to set new standards in aerodynamic performance and motor design. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead aerodynamics design and analysis of next-generation Dyson Digital Motors, using high-fidelity CFD and advanced modelling techniques to drive performance improvements from concept through to development. 

• Design and optimise aero system across both early concept and detailed development stages, with a strong focus on system integration and overall product performance. 

• Identify and develop innovative aerodynamic and aeroacoustic solutions, applying first-principles thinking and advanced analytical (Ansys CFD, PowerFlow, DNS, etc) and experimental methods to solve complex, multi-physics challenges. 

• Translate research into practical engineering solutions, bridging the gap between early-stage discovery and product delivery to enable robust and scalable motor technologies. 

• Own simulation-led design workflows, ensuring robust, accurate, and efficient virtual analysis that informs early-stage decision-making and reduces development risk and timelines. 

• Develop, refine, and champion advanced experimental techniques, ensuring accurate capture of flow physics and acoustic behaviour at ultra-small scales. 

• Analyse and interpret experimental and simulation data, translating findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations for engineering teams and senior stakeholders. 

• Support technology transfer into product development, working closely with delivery teams to ensure robust, scalable implementation of research outcomes. 

• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing expertise, promoting best practices, and contributing to the growth of aerodynamic and aeroacoustics capability within the team. 

Technical 

• A degree (or higher) in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 

• Strong grounding in aerodynamics (turbomachinery), aeroacoustics, and thermodynamics, with the ability to apply first-principles thinking to complex, multi-physics engineering problems. 

• Proven experience in turbomachinery design and analysis, using industry-standard tools (e.g. Concepts NREC, ADT, NUMECA, ANSYS CFX/Fluent, PowerFLOW or equivalent). 

• Demonstrated expertise in simulation-led design, including the application of high-fidelity CFD to inform early-stage decision-making and design optimisation. 

• Strong capability in experimental methods, including pressure, temperature, and flow measurements, with experience in designing, executing, and leading rigorous experimental investigations. 

• Ability to correlate simulation and experimental data, ensuring accurate representation of physical behaviour and driving continuous improvement in modelling approaches. 

Behavioural 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex engineering challenges. 

• Effective collaborator, able to work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions. 

• Clear and confident communicator, capable of conveying complex technical information in a concise and structured manner to both technical peers and senior stakeholders. 

• Proactive and innovation-driven mindset, with the ability to generate and implement creative solutions aligned with Dyson’s engineering principles. 

• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities. 

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure. 

• Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with a willingness to contribute to new technology areas or product categories when required. 

• Experience in mentoring and developing engineers, particularly in best practices for simulation, experimentation, and turbomachinery design, is highly desirable.