Job Description

Bugatti Rimac, part of the Rimac Group, brings together two forces that have redefined the automotive world. By combining Rimac’s cutting-edge electric performance and innovation with Bugatti’s 110+ year legacy of crafting iconic hypercars, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive engineering.

Our team is at the core of this, we work with passion, aim for excellence, and take ownership of what we do. We grow together, pioneer solutions, and deliver vehicles that set new standards.

Get in the driver's seat

As a Vehicle Thermal CFD Engineer you will you will play a key part in pushing the boundaries in vehicle thermal performance.
Working across all aspects of full vehicle thermal management, you will drive full vehicle thermal development from concept through validation, ensuring that performance targets are met while balancing design, packaging, cooling, and vehicle integration requirements.

You will love this role if ... you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, transforming simulation insights into real-world vehicle performance, and contributing to the creation of some of the most advanced vehicles in the world.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Perform CFD simulations to support vehicle thermal development, related to underhood thermal management, vehicle cooling performance and cabin comfort
• Analyze simulation results and provide clear engineering recommendations
• Develop and optimize vehicle thermal performance and concepts
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CFD methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Support vehicle development through all program phases, from concept to production
• Support wind tunnel and various testing activities, correlating physical test data with simulation results

What are your core components

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering
• Experience in automotive, motorsport, aerospace, or a similar CFD-focused engineering environment
• Strong understanding of vehicle aerodynamics, fluid dynamics principles, thermodynamics and computational fluid dynamics
• Experience with CFD tools such as STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, Fluent, or equivalent
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and motivated by continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate technical findings effectively
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Fuel Package

• Private healthcare and mental wellbeing support
• Flexible working hours and up to 12 days of remote work per month
• Transportation allowance and subsidized meals
• Company performance based bonus and holidays bonus
• Minimum 25 days of holidays from day one
• Internal education programs and opportunities to grow
• A supportive, collaborative, and high-performing environment where people succeed together
• Team events, company gatherings, and on-site perks (coffee, fruit, relaxation zones)
• Family support (kindergarten subsidies, children’s events and gifts)
• Dog-friendly office and partner discounts

Salary range: €37 500 – €62 500gross per year (depending on experience)