Job Description

REQ ID: 116699
JOB TITLE: Virtual Methods Engineer - Aeroacoustics
SALARY: \xc2\xa336,700 - \xc2\xa348,600
POSTING END DATE: 25/08/2023
LOCATION: Warwickshire

Jaguar Land Rover is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Aerodynamic Systems group at Jaguar Land Rover is a specialist centre within the Vehicle Efficiency department that covers aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and water and dirt management. We work with exterior design and engineering functions to deliver the right balance of attributes for our products and customers.

The aeroacoustics group is recruiting an engineer to support the development of world-class computational methods and processes to support the development of JLR vehicles. This role would be of interest to engineers with CAE experience with a variety of backgrounds including aerodynamics, NVH, and of course, aeroacoustics. If you\'re looking for a role that it focussed on virtual toolset development, with opportunities to support physical testing, vehicle development, benchmarking, and assessing real cars, this could be for you.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support aeroacoustics capability and process development projects within the Aeroacoustics team, using virtual tools including CFD, SEA, FE and geometry preparation tools
• Deliver technical recommendations and reports
• Writing and maintaining test procedures and working with supplier application engineers to coordinate training and technical support.
• Support physical data collection for correlation and validation in full-scale aeroacoustic wind tunnels (overseas), test track and other facilities including anechoic chambers
• Support vehicle programme development by running CFD analyses and when required, supporting and wind tunnel tests, and issue resolution in the prototype and production vehicle phases.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

As the Aeroacoustics Methods Development Engineer you will have experience of working within Aeroacoustics, Aerodynamics or NVH. You will have experience of NVH/ acoustics simulation tools. You will need to hold a formal qualification within a technical discipline such as Degree/ HND/ or time served apprenticeship.

ESSENTIAL

• Full Driving License
• Experience in aeroacoustics, aerodynamics or NVH/acoustics simulation
• Real interest and curiosity in fluid dynamics, noise generated by airflow and an appreciation of the importance of wind noise in the overall refinement of a passenger vehicle
• Experience in geometry creation including CAD and other preparation tools

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you\'ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

Jaguar Land Rover