Aerodynamics Concept Designer

Williams Racing; Wantage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking an Aero Concept Designer to turn aero ideas into FIA-compliant 3D surfacing models for wind tunnel testing and full-scale development. You will collaborate with aero engineers, model designers and composites teams to accelerate iteration and performance while ensuring high standards and robust geometry.

The role emphasizes extending concepts beyond options, delivering precise, repeatable surfaces and contributing to faster lap times through improved design workflows.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/HND/degree in engineering disciplines relevant to aero design.
• Motorsport exposure is a bonus and highly regarded.
• Strong fundamentals in aero concept development and surface design.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver high-quality concept surface models within aero groups using CAD.
• Produce FIA-legal geometry fit for wind tunnel and full-scale release.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Model Designers to implement aero projects.
• Support WSR processes, ensuring accurate geometry and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in surfacing reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve design practices and workflows.
• This role aims to reduce development friction, delivering cleaner geometry and faster iterations.

Skills

Aero concepts

3D CAD surfacing

Teamwork & communication

Project management

Deadline adaptability

Process improvement

Education

Apprenticeship/HND/degree in Mechanical, Product, Industrial or Automotive Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an Aero Concept Designer who thrives on challenge, thinks beyond the obvious, and wants to shape the future direction of a Formula 1 car . In the Aero Concept team, our mission is clear: reduce the time to aero intent . As an Aero Concept Designer, you’ll help turn early aerodynamic ideas into high quality, FIA legal 3D surfacing models for both wind tunnel testing and full-scale development. Your work will directly influence how quickly aerodynamic intent becomes physical reality. This is more than just creating a CAD surface. This is about accelerating performance through precision aero design. You’ll work closely with Aerodynamicists, Model Designers and Composite designers to deliver fast, robust geometry and support a culture that values high standards, open thinking and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include

• Supporting the creation and delivery of high-quality concept surface models within specific aero development groups using CAD software.
• Producing robust, FIA-legal geometry that is fit for purpose and ready for Wind Tunnel and Full-Scale release.
• Work closely with Aerodynamicists, Model Designers and other design teams to ensure efficient implementation of aero projects.
• Supporting the WSR process when required, ensuring accurate, regulation-compliant geometry.
• Play an active role in surfacing reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve design practices, processes and workflows.
• This role is about reducing friction in the development cycle. Cleaner geometry. Smarter processes. Faster iteration. Every surface you create should move us closer to lap time.

About You

Technical skills matter, but mindset matters more . You’re not someone who stops at option A. You’re already thinking about options B, C, D and beyond and building concepts that can be iterated, refined and improved. You’re curious by default. You seek information widely, ask questions early, and use engineering first principles as your anchor. You’re process oriented, detail driven and motivated by doing things the right way, not just the fast way. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable challenging standards when needed but is also able to get stuck in a deliver the job when it matters. You communicate clearly, collaborate with ease, and build strong relationships across disciplines. Above all, you’re excited by the idea of shaping concepts that will be tested, challenged, developed and ultimately help drive the performance of a Formula One car.

Key Technical Skills & Experience

• Completed apprenticeship, HND or Degree in Mechanical, Product, Industrial or Automotive Engineering
• Strong, transferrable engineering experience; motorsport exposure a bonus
• Familiarity with Aero concepts and development.
• Advanced 3D CAD surfacing skills
• Clear communicator with strong teamwork and presentation skills
• Good project management awareness and ability to act decisively under pressure
• Flexible when deadlines demand extra commitment

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams F1 has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Additional Information

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