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Senior Aerodynamics Research Manager

dyson
Companydyson
CategoryEngineering
LocationMalmesbury Office
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted29 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
About us At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore,   discover   and learn for ourselves. Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better. About the role Dyson offers a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced expert to become the Senior Aerodynamics Research Manager in the Technical Research Team. The role is part of the wider Dyson Research Department based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. We are looking for a senior technical leader who wish to invent,   design   and develop industry leading   high-performance   motors for high volume production. This is an opportunity to work alongside other technical senior leaders and significantly contribute to the creation of enabling technologies for a variety of next generation Dyson products and fulfil our ambition of being truly authentic, different,   better   and faster than the competition. Successful candidate will report to Motors and Power Systems Research Director and directly lead a multi-disciplinary, highly motivated and diverse team of engineers. Core responsibilities include: • Stretch the boundaries of speed, power density,   efficiency   and low noise in electric motor turbomachinery systems • Continuously seek opportunities to improve aero performance, etc • Bring   new technologies   that improves DDM performance • Significant experience   in DFM and DFA which allows me to design aero components while meeting all manufacturing criteria   eg   Gen2 PC aero design • Significant experience   in designing DDM for multi   diciplinary   functions. • Meet target specifications such as cost, size,   weight   and efficiency within the planned timeline of each research project • Lead,   plan   and manage resources across multiple   highly ambitious   and complex projects that run simultaneously • Have the ability to   understand the overall product concept and contribute significantly to the design of the product with expert knowledge of the latest technologies / methods in the industry • Have the ability to   assess and handle supplier relationships with technical and commercial negotiations,   maintaining   confidence in BOM and assembly costs throughout a project • Lead the team to generate innovative novel solutions with strong & high value IP for Dyson products • Identify   skills or knowledge gaps within the team and lead the recruitment activities as   required • Coach and mentor team members • Manage associated technology roadmaps and support the creation and maintenance of master Motors Roadmap • Engage with and drive external research activities About you At Dyson, we have a high-performance culture – it is about achieving results in the right way. How you do things is equally important to What you achieve in your role. We strive to create a meaningful place to work where everyone gives their best and is continuously learning and improving. Essential behavioural skills   required   for the role are: • Absolute dedication to delivering complex projects on time,   specification   and cost • Drive for engineering excellence alongside strong commercial & IP awareness • Uphold the core expectations of our company; Transparency, Loyalty,   Fairness   and Independence, to the highest standard • Excellent analytical ability and thorough approach to reasoning and problem solving • Ability to learn quickly and influence others; direct team members,   peers   and senior management • Challenge convention in technical and non-technical matters and have   strong desire   to be a pioneer • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively the results and project status using a variety of platforms to a broad spectrum of individuals • BEng/MEng degree from a relevant engineering degree programme with a demonstrable level of industrial experience • Has a proven record of accomplishments in delivering   high performance   engineering solutions • Demonstrable technical   expertise   with breadth and depth in Aero-Acoustic/ Turbomachinery • Turbomachinery design and analysis – aero/ acoustics • Expertise   in aerodynamics with a good awareness of acoustics or vice versa • Design for Manufacture • Testing and validation of high-speed turbomachinery • Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing to deliver low cost, high volume, high   performance   and reliable engineering solutions • Experience in a wide range of multi-disciplinary 1D to 3D simulation techniques, platforms, and ability to use these to drive designs. Be able to correctly judge the need and place for quick hand calculations vs. complex 3D simulation. • Robust understanding of the role of concept specifications, requirements capture, DFMEAs and DVP& R’s   in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment • Demonstrable systems engineering skills with concurrent cost, mass,   size   and performance optimisation • Demonstrable familiarity with • Mechanical design • Air-borne and structural acoustics • Materials science • GD&T and dimensional engineering • Manufacturing technologies for electric motors and compressors Benefits At Dyson, Reward goes beyond just salary and bonuses. Through a comprehensive package of Financial, Lifestyle, and Health Benefits, we provide support tailored to every stage of life and the moments that matter most. Working policy At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation, but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement. LI-RK2 Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.