Aero Performance Engineer

Audi Revolut F1 Team; Harwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Engineer to monitor and analyze trackside aerodynamic behavior during race events, providing immediate feedback to the engineering team.

You will collaborate with wind tunnel and aero analytics groups, perform post-event analyses, and contribute to aero development while traveling to race weekends and test sessions. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD/MSc/BSc in Aerospace Engineering or Motorsport with aerodynamics focus is required.
• Proven F1 aero experience or aero performance background is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamic measurement techniques and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Live monitoring and real-time assessment of aerodynamic behavior during track sessions (trackside or remote garage).
• Provide feedback and recommendations to track engineering during race events.
• Conduct in-depth post-event aerodynamic performance and correlation analysis.
• Report findings to key stakeholders (Performance Director, Aero Development, Track Engineering).
• Advance aerodynamic modeling techniques and associated software tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Aero measurement techniques

Education

Aerospace engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

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.
This position for the Audi Revolut F1 Team is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland) or Bicester (UK).
Your mission

• Live monitoring and real-time assessment of aerodynamic behavior during track sessions (trackside or remote garage)
• Provide feedback and recommendations to track engineering during race events
• Conduct in-depth post-event aerodynamic performance and correlation analysis
• Report findings to key stakeholders (Performance Director, Aerodynamic Development, Track Engineering)
• Advance aerodynamic modeling techniques and associated software tools
• Collaborate with the Wind Tunnel Methodology group and Aero Analytics on testing strategy and aero map generation

Your profile

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Motorsport with aerodynamics focus
• Proven F1 experience in an aerodynamicist or aero performance engineering role (experience in other top-tier motorsport series also valued)
• Strong knowledge of aerodynamic measurement techniques
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python programming
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with strong attention to detail
• Solid understanding of current Formula 1 aerodynamic principles and car design
• Willingness to travel to race events and test sessions
• Fluent English; German language skills a plus