Senior Structural Design Engineer

Paddock; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking an experienced Senior FEM Structural Analysis Engineer to join our high-performance Structural Design and Analysis department in Hinwil, Switzerland. You will perform advanced FE analyses on composite and metallic components and contribute to lightweight, robust race car structures.

You will define load cases, validate analyses with track data, support design of suspension, chassis, gearbox, and mechanical assemblies, and deliver sign-off documentation within

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• ≥5 years in structural analysis in motorsport, automotive, or aerospace.
• Proven FEM sign-off experience for complex composites and metals.
• Strong structural mechanics, fatigue, buckling, impact, vibration, and optimization knowledge.
• Experience under aggressive development timelines with several concurrent projects.
• Bolted and bonded joint analysis correlated with testing.
• First-principles engineering mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• FE solvers proficiency; Abaqus Standard required; Abaqus Explicit advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced linear and non-linear finite element analyses on composite and metallic components and assemblies.
• Define and validate structural load cases using first-principles engineering, simulation data, and track feedback.
• Support design and optimisation of suspension, aerodynamic surfaces, chassis structures, gearbox and mechanical assemblies.
• Deliver structural sign-off documentation ensuring compliance with standards, FIA regulations, and timelines.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to achieve lightweight, robust solutions through iterative optimisation.
• Develop and improve analysis methodologies, automation tools, and best practices to increase efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts and contribute to team development.
• Support cross-functional projects involving vehicle dynamics, data analysis, and multidisciplinary optimisation.

Skills

FEM analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Abaqus Explicit

Optistruct

HyperMesh/HyperView/HyperStudy

Laminate Tools

OptiAssist

CATIA V5/V6

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Join Our Team

We 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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior FEM Structural Analysis Engineer to join our high-performance Structural Design and Analysis department and play a key role in the development of cutting-edge Formula 1 car components.

This position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport in HInwil, Switzerland

Your mission

• Perform advanced linear and non-linear finite element analyses on composite and metallic components and assemblies.
• Define and validate structural load cases using first-principles engineering approaches, simulation data, and track feedback.
• Support the design and optimisation of critical Formula 1 systems, including suspension components, aerodynamic surfaces, chassis structures, gearbox and mechanical assemblies.
• Deliver structural sign-off documentation ensuring compliance with internal standards, FIA regulations, and project deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineers to achieve lightweight and robust solutions through iterative optimisation.
• Develop and improve analysis methodologies, automation tools, and best practices to increase department efficiency and technical capability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts and contribute to the continuous development of the analysis team.
• Support cross-functional projects involving vehicle dynamics, data analysis, and multidisciplinary optimisation where required.

Your profile

• Degree (MSc, or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in structural analysis within a high-performance motorsport, automotive, or aerospace environment.
• Proven track record of delivering FEM sign-off activities for complex composite and metallic structures.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, fatigue, buckling, impact analysis, vibration as well as optimisation techniques (both on composites and metals).
• Experience working under aggressive development timescales with multiple concurrent projects.
• Bolted and bonded joint analysis and correlation with physical testing.
• Strong first-principles engineering mindset with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory
• FE Solvers
• Abaqus Standard is required.
• Experience with Abaqus Explicit, Optistruct is advantageous.

Pre-and Post-Processing

• Experience with the Altair suite (HyperMesh, HyperView, HyperStudy) is required.
• Experience with Laminate Tools and OptiAssist is advantageous.

CAD Software and Programming

• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 is advantageous.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB/Simulink is advantageous.