Senior Aerodynamicist

Audi Revolut F1 Team; Zürich; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Audi Revolut F1 Team in Zürich as a Senior Aerodynamicist. You will lead and contribute to all aspects of aerodynamic development, focusing on maximizing the race car's performance. Your work will involve innovative concept development and rigorous testing with a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Fluid Mechanics or related fields, coupled with significant motorsport experience. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment and contribute meaningfully to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics.
• Experience in aerodynamic development within Formula One or high-level motorsport.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerodynamic development activities contributing to race car performance.
• Analyse and interpret CFD, Wind Tunnel, and track data.
• Support and mentor junior aerodynamicists.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

CFD expertise

Wind Tunnel testing

Aerospace/Aeronautical knowledge

Project leadership

Performance-oriented mindset

Education

MSc in Fluid Mechanics or related discipline

Tools

Aerodynamic data analysis tools

Job description

Join Our TeamWe are the Audi Revolut F1® Team.

Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026.

The team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state‑of‑the‑art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

Working as part of one of our Aerodynamics Development teams, the Senior Aerodynamicist is responsible for leading and contributing to all aspects of aerodynamic development, including innovative concept definition and development, numerical (CFD) and physical (Wind Tunnel) testing, as well as analysis and interpretation of results, with the objective of maximizing the aerodynamic performance of the race car.

Why Join Us?

Your mission

• Work closely with other Aerodynamicists within one of the Aerodynamics Development teams
• Lead significant aerodynamic development activities contributing to the performance of the race car
• Develop innovative aerodynamic concepts within current Formula One regulations
• Analyse and interpret CFD, Wind Tunnel and track data to define and support aerodynamic development direction
• Support and drive departmental efforts to improve correlation between CFD, Wind Tunnel and track performance
• Take ownership of major aerodynamic development projects from concept definition through to validation
• Contribute to the definition and prioritization of aerodynamic development direction
• Support and mentor junior members of the aerodynamic development groupSupport Wind Tunnel testing activities when required, including night-shift coverage

Key Deliverables

• Demonstrate expert understanding and effective use of the department’s development tools and methodologies
• Consistently deliver high-quality aerodynamic development work within demanding timescales
• Demonstrate strong analytical capability, sound engineering judgement and deep understanding of aerodynamic concepts and development processes
• Identify and develop high-value aerodynamic performance opportunities
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness, standards, culture and technical direction of the Development group
• Support the development of less experienced aerodynamicists within the team

Your profile

• Strong academic background in Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics (MSc level preferred), ideally with a degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in aerodynamic development within Formula One or another high-level motorsport category
• Strong experience with CFD, Wind Tunnel testing and aerodynamic data analysis tools within a high‑performance engineering environment
• Experience leading aerodynamic development projects and mentoring engineers within a high‑performance environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Performance‑oriented and highly motivated attitude.
• Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced and collaborative environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Strong technical judgement and decision‑making capability
• Ability to support and influence the wider engineering group positively