Aerodynamics Test Facility Industrial Placement

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing offers a 12-month placement within the Aerodynamic Test Facilities, focusing on the development and operation of wind tunnel systems. You will work on electro-mechanical projects, apply analytical approaches to testing, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve wind tunnel performance.

Ideal candidates have a background in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, with hands-on experience in electrical hardware and tooling.

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to electrical hardware and tooling is desirable.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Wind Tunnel as part of a rotating shift schedule.
• Create and develop electro-mechanical applications to improve test technique.
• Apply analytical thinking to technical challenges and testing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across departments.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Electronics knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering degree

Tools

Electrical hardware tooling

Job description

The Aerodynamic Test Facilities department are responsible for the operation and development of the state-of-the-art Wind Tunnel Facilities within Williams. Our team of multidiscipline engineers actively seek new technology and solutions to continuously improve our testing methodologies to ensure the highest quality experiments and enhance our on-track performance. On this 12-month placement you support the technical development of the Aerodynamic Test Facilities (ATF) and operating the team's wind tunnel. This factory-based role uses your electronics and systems knowledge to deliver wind tunnel projects, from concept and development through to operational use. You work in a supportive, collaborative team on systems that improve how the Wind Tunnel operates, focusing on skills that directly develop the wind tunnel model and facility.

• You will be trained on how the Wind Tunnel operates and be trusted in operating the facility as part of a rotating shift schedule
• Create and develop applications and electro-mechanical projects to improve test technique and capability
• Apply analytical thinking and problem solving to technical challenges and testing
• Collaborate across departments and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Take part in Early Careers learning throughout the placement
  A background in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering with exposure to electrical hardware and tooling.
• Strong collaboration skills and an understanding of what drives high-performance teams
• Adaptable, able to respond confidently to schedule and last-minute changes
• Good attention to detail in data analysis
  History doesn't repeat itself. It's rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Atlassian Williams F1 Team.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team- Shape our team's next chapter: For nearly 50 years, Williams F1 Team has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we're now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again. Our People Promise: Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top. Our Industrial Placements