Aerodynamics Surface Designer

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking an Aero Concept Designer to turn early aerodynamic ideas into high-quality, FIA-legal 3D surfacing models for wind tunnel testing and full-scale development.

You will collaborate with Aerodynamicists, Model Designers and Composite teams to deliver precise geometry, accelerate development, and push performance while maintaining rigorous standards and open thinking.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, HND or degree in Mechanical, Product, Industrial or Automotive Engineering.
• Motorsport exposure is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Aero concepts understanding

3D CAD surfacing

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship/HND/ Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAD software (CATIA/SolidWorks)

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 AeroConcept Designer,you’llhelp turn early aerodynamic ideas into highquality, FIAlegal 3D surfacing modelsfor bothwind tunneltestingand full-scale development.Your work will directly influence how quickly aerodynamic intent becomes physical reality.

This is more thanjust creating a CADsurface. This is about accelerating performance through precisionaero design.

You’llwork closely with Aerodynamicists,Model Designersand Composite designersto deliver fast, robust geometry and support a culture that valueshigh standards, openthinkingand continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the creation and delivery of high-quality concept surface models within specific aero development groupsusing CAD software.
• Producingrobust, FIA-legal geometry that is fit for purpose and ready for Wind Tunnel andFull-Scalerelease.
• Work closely with Aerodynamicists, ModelDesignersandother designteams to ensure efficient implementation of aero projects.
• Supportingthe WSR process whenrequired, ensuringaccurate, regulation-compliant geometry.
• Play an active role in surfacing reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Identifyopportunities to improve design practices,processesand 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 skillsmatter,but mindset matters more.You’renot someone who stops atoptionA.You’realready thinking aboutoptions B, C, D and beyondandbuilding concepts that can be iterated,refinedand improved.

You’recurious by default. You seek information widely, ask questions early, and use engineering first principles as your anchor.You’reprocessoriented, detaildriven and motivated by doing things the right way, not just the fast way.

We’relooking for someone who iscomfortable challenging standards when neededbut is also able to get stuck in a deliver the job when it matters.You communicate clearly, collaboratewith ease,andbuildstrong relationships across disciplines.

Above all, you’reexcited 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,HNDorDegree in Mechanical, Product, Industrial or Automotive Engineering
• Strong, transferrable engineering experience; motorsport exposure a bonus
• Familiarity with Aero concepts and development.
• Advanced 3DCADsurfacing skills
• Clear communicator with strong teamwork and presentation skills
• Goodprojectmanagement awareness and ability to act decisively underpressure
• 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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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.