Systems Designer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Description

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Head of Mechanical Systems Design

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description: We have an opportunity for a Systems Designer to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will be designing parts and assemblies for one or more of our car systems. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Prepare schemes, layouts, and detail drawings of car system parts.
2. Take ownership of your parts and ensure they meet requirements.
3. Technical liaison with the suppliers and users of your parts.
4. Stay current with developments within your area of responsibility.
5. Support sustainable manufacture without sacrificing car performance.

Requirements

1. A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar.
2. Knowledge of the principles and physics of race car systems.
3. Experience in the design of at least one of cooling systems, fuel systems, or hydraulic systems, ideally in the motorsport industry.
4. Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
5. Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable working independently while meeting challenging deadlines.
6. Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
7. Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.