Aerodynamics Test Facility Industrial Placement

Atlassian Williams F1 Team; Wantage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Gym access

Exclusive events

Job summary

At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, Grove, Oxfordshire, a 12-month industrial placement in the Aerodynamic Test Facilities supports the operation and development of state‑of‑the‑art wind tunnels. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop wind tunnel capabilities and test techniques, gaining hands-on experience in a high‑performance motorsport environment.

You will be trained to operate the wind tunnel, deliver electro‑mechanical projects, and apply analytical thinking to technical

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering with exposure to electrical hardware and tooling.
• Strong collaboration skills and understanding of high-performance teams.
• Adaptable and able to respond to schedule and last-minute changes.
• Good attention to detail in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support technical development of ATF and operate the wind tunnel.
• Create and develop applications and electro-mechanical projects to improve test technique and capability.
• Apply analytical thinking and problem solving to technical challenges.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across departments.
• Participate in Early Careers learning throughout the placement.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronic engineering

Collaboration

Adaptable

Data analysis

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

Company Description

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:
At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, our Industrial Placement gives ambitious students 12 months inside Formula 1. You’ll take on real responsibility with projects that shape the future car and our business. Grow with a cohort from day one, then head back to uni with experience you can apply immediately. Join a high-performance team, push boundaries, make an impact.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• 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

Additional Information

Life at Williams
Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.