Aerodynamics Engineer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Engineer to join their F1 Aerodynamics team. You will engage in the full aerodynamic development cycle, including CAD design, CFD models, and wind tunnel testing. Candidates should have a degree in Aerodynamics and significant experience in F1 development. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and on-site benefits as part of a world-class team.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in F1 aerodynamic development.
• Thorough understanding of overall car performance requirements.
• Knowledge of aerodynamic principles and wind tunnel test techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheming and designing aerodynamic components.
• Plan and manage wind tunnel test sessions.
• Build and maintain CFD models.
• Analyse and report on aerodynamic data.
• Recommend aerodynamic solutions for the full-size car.
• Advance aerodynamic development programs.

Skills

CAD

CFD Simulation

Aerodynamic Principles

Data Analysis

Wind Tunnel Testing

Education

Degree in Aerodynamics or equivalent

Job description

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we don’t just compete - we innovate, disrupt, and push beyond the limits of performance. We are driven by relentless ambition, cutting-edge technology, and the determination to win at every level.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we thrive on trust, creativity, and bold ideas. We celebrate wins as a team, big or small, because success is always a shared achievement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aerodynamics Engineer to be a part of our highly skilled F1 Aerodynamics team, becoming a key player in the development of our championship winning Formula One cars, and ensuring our future success on the racetrack.

Working from our campus in Milton Keynes, you will be involved in the complete aerodynamic development cycle, from initial concepts through to deployment on the race car. This will include the design of components, CFD simulation wind tunnel testing and track liaison. Moreover, you will be responsible for analysing aerodynamic performance data and you will contribute to the development of tools and methods.

You will be responsible for:

• To assist in the scheming and design of aerodynamic components using CAD.
• To plan, attend and manage wind tunnel test sessions, overseeing Model Makers in a wind tunnel environment such that work is carried out to a satisfactory standard and model integrity is maintained.
• To build and maintain CFD models, from CAD to solution.
• To analyse and report on aerodynamic data from all aerodynamic test environments.
• To recommend aerodynamic solutions and development directions for the full-size car.
• To assist in advancing the aerodynamic development programs including test techniques, data analysis techniques and process enhancements.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Educated to degree level within Aerodynamics or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of F1 aerodynamic development.
• A thorough understanding of the requirements of overall car performance.
• A detailed knowledge of aerodynamic principles, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel test techniques.
• A good understanding of data analysis tools and techniques and other multi-disciplinary engineering skills, including CAD and basic vehicle dynamics, is advantageous.

At Red Bull Technology, we’re more than a Formula 1 team - we’re a high-performance innovation hub, pushing the limits of what’s possible. We thrive on big ambitions, bold engineering, and a relentless drive to win. Our success is built on trust, collaboration, and the belief that the best ideas come from those who dare to challenge the norm.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

But above all, you’ll be part of a world-class team, powering cutting-edge technology and driving championship-winning cars. Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of the future of F1.

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We celebrate every success - together - and know that trust and collaboration are what drive us forward as one team.