Aerodynamic Concept Development Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Audi F1 Project as an Aerodynamic Concept Development Engineer, where you will shape the future of motorsport by contributing to race car aerodynamic development. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you will collaborate with top engineers to enhance performance and develop a culture of excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in aerodynamics.
• Experience in planning aerodynamic projects.
• Technical understanding of CFD and wind tunnel testing.

Responsibilities

• Involved in race car aerodynamic development from design to analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance race car performance.
• Help develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics

Tools

CFD software

3D CAD software (CATIA 3DX)

Job description

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Aerodynamic Concept Development Engineer, Coventry

Client:

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The new team has three locations: the Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland), known for its innovative technologies; Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany), one of the most modern in Europe; and Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit is from Neuburg, while Hinwil handles chassis development and race operations with UK support.
What do you need? The mindset of an athlete. If giving up isn’t an option for you and limits are just challenges to overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Join this unique project and make motorsport history.

Your mission

• Be involved in all aspects of race car aerodynamic development, from initial ideas and design to analysis using numerical and experimental simulations.
• Contribute effectively to complex aerodynamics projects, collaborating with aerodynamicists, CFD engineers, and Aero designers to enhance race car performance.
• Help develop a culture of continuous improvement in all areas.
• Maintain a keen desire to improve your technical skills and knowledge of race car aerodynamics.

Your profile

• Strong educational background in aerodynamics, with an engineering degree focusing on aerodynamics or fluid mechanics.
• Experience in planning and organizing aerodynamic projects against targets, collaborating with other Group Leaders.
• Proficient in CFD and 3D CAD software (preferably CATIA 3DX).
• Technical understanding of CFD and wind tunnel testing, with some experience in running wind tunnel programs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical approach, attention to detail, and a high work ethic.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects and meet performance targets within strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills to manage a small team.
• Highly self-motivated, dedicated, creative, result-oriented, and able to work independently with flexibility.
• A team player with initiative, able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Open to learning from others and sharing knowledge.