Hydrodynamic Lead Specialist

What we’re looking for

A Naval Architect with excellent Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) skills to lead the development of our seakeeping software and calculation methodologies. The successful candidate will become part of a talented group of technical development experts based around the globe. You will also have access to training courses to pursue professional development.

The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

• Lead the development of LR's CFD seakeeping software.
• Use CFD software for slamming, green water and sloshing calculations and software developments.
• Develop and improve class rules and procedures using state‑of‑the‑art seakeeping software.
• Monitor industry trends, research, and innovation to inform framework evolution.
• Publish research papers and represent LR at conferences.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to LR’s knowledge‑sharing culture.

• Degree‑qualified in Naval Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• CEng or equivalent.
• In‑depth knowledge of CFD solvers (first choice = OpenFOAM, second choice = Star CCM+) for marine applications.
• Track record on large volume CFD application such as whole hull and techniques like moving meshes and adaptive meshing.
• Working knowledge of marine hydrodynamics including hull loads, vibrations and statistics.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Some understanding of ocean waves and modelling with CFD (incl. higher order spectral modelling).
• Familiarity with frequency and time domain seakeeping analysis theory and software.
• Familiarity with related naval architecture issues – green seas over topping, slamming, anti‑roll devices, wind assist devices.
• Familiarity with software languages for engineering (Python, C++, C#, Fortran).
• Experience with engineering software development.
• Familiarity with LR Rules for loads and LR engineering software (Waveload‑FD, Hydro
  
  E‑FD).
• FEA knowledge for hydro‑elasticity theory and fluid‑structure interaction.

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.