Overview:
Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
About the Team
At ESI Group, now a part of Keysight Technologies, we are passionate about pushing the boundaries of virtual prototyping and predictive physics modeling. We operate globally across key industries including automotive, land transportation, aerospace & defense, and heavy industry. You'll join a diverse and inclusive team of talented global experts, contributing to the ongoing development and support of OpenFOAM, the leading open-source CFD platform.
Our team culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and transparency. We foster a friendly environment where every idea is welcome and every contribution matters-whether within our organization or with our broader customer and user community.
About the Role
As an OpenFOAM Developer, you will play a key role in enhancing and extending the capabilities of OpenFOAM for industrial applications. You will collaborate closely with both internal development teams and customers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, high-performance solutions for complex computational fluid dynamics (CFD) challenges.
This role combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving skills, enabling you to contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle while directly supporting users in applying OpenFOAM to real-world engineering problems.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define new OpenFOAM development needs
* Design, implement, and test new and enhanced OpenFOAM functionalities
* Simplify complex CFD problems into reproducible and maintainable processes
* Provide high-quality technical support to customers using OpenFOAM in their workflows
* Work closely with the OpenFOAM Service Teams to ensure seamless integration and support
* Contribute to the global OpenFOAM community and uphold best practices in open-source development
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
* Minimum 3 years of experience in core OpenFOAM development
* Strong knowledge of CFD simulation using OpenFOAM, ideally in industrial settings
* Proficient in C++ (intermediate to advanced level)
* Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to work
* Team player with good interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset
* Eligibility to work in the UK is required
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with solver development (e.g. segregated and coupled solvers)
* Background in physics modeling (e.g. heat transfer, combustion, radiation)
* Familiarity with meshing concepts, computer architecture, and high-performance computing (HPC), including parallelism and GPU acceleration
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