CFD Simulation Engineer (M/F) - Ref 1191

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school which awards degrees to engineers, Master’s students and PhD candidates upon completion of academic programmes based on the very latest developments in science and technology and on best management practices.

As a member of the Groupe des Écoles Centrales (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selective students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has over 2,250 students, 500 staff members and 600 part-time lecturers

Within École Centrale de Nantes, the Research Laboratory for Hydrodynamics, Energy and the Atmospheric Environment (LHEEA) comprises 140 members divided into five research teams. The LHEEA is overseen by two governing bodies, École Centrale de Nantes (ECN) and the CNRS; it also collaborates with Centrale Innovation (CI), a subsidiary of ECN.

Job description:

As part of the “WavyWingSail” project, we are looking for a research engineer to carry out CFD calculations.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Setting up the simulation workflow to perform RANS simulations for the required configurations

• Carrying out the simulations

• Analysing the results

• Coordinating the project

• Drafting documents (progress reports, etc.)

• Publishing scientific articles

Adaptability skills:

• Independence

• Organisational skills

• Critical thinking

Organisational skills:

• Analytical and synthesis skills

• Rigour and organisation

Interpersonal and social skills:

• Good interpersonal skills, active listening

• Ability to work in a team

• Oral and written communication

Technical skills:

• CFD modelling (expertise)

• Aerodynamics (proficiency)

• Scientific computing tools (proficiency)

Required qualifications: You must hold at least a Master’s degree and, ideally, a PhD in mechanical engineering, energy, aeronautics or mechanical engineering, and have a proven track record of successful experience in one of these fields.

What we offer:

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract staff and civil servants

• Category A – IGR

• Full-time role – based in Nantes

• Flexible working hours

• Flexible working patterns (option to work a 4.5-day week)

• RTT + additional leave

• Remote working possible

• Remote working allowance

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility allowance (if cycling or car-sharing)

• Compulsory health insurance & optional personal protection insurance

Remuneration: in accordance with the State civil service pay scales

Start date: September 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Emmanuel GUILMINEAU

This advert refers to terms such as ‘candidate’, ‘engineer’, ‘manager’, etc. These titles are to be understood as gender-neutral and apply equally to both men and women.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In line with our organisation’s CSR commitments, this vacancy is open to all.