F1 Powertrain Integration Engineer: High-Performance Systems

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley is recruiting an experienced Powertrain Integration Design Engineer to own and drive powertrain design projects from concept to on-track application. You will work with gearbox, hydraulics, cooling, fuel, clutch and exhaust systems, balancing performance with reliability and cost across multiple technical departments.

Essentially you will apply first-principles thinking and rigorous engineering analyses to deliver right-first-time designs, collaborating

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and first-principles thinking.
• Experience in Formula 1 or top-level motorsport, or similarly high-performance engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical ownership of Powertrain design projects from concept through end of use.
• Producing schemes, designs, models and manufacturing drawings for performance, reliability, upgrade and fault-fix programmes.
• Working across gearbox, hydraulics, clutch, PU cooling, fuel, pneumatics and exhaust systems.
• Collaborating with Build, Dyno, Test & Development, R&D, Systems, Controls, Vehicle Performance, Inspection and Quality.
• Applying engineering calculations and first-principles thinking for robust design.
• Balancing performance, reliability, cost and delivery with in-house manufacturing and external suppliers.
• Supporting validation, dyno testing, race events and car build activity.
• Collaborating with Mercedes High Performance Powertrains to deliver best car-level solutions.
• Developing relationships with technical partners to push boundaries.

Skills

First-principles thinking

Powertrain systems

F1/Motorsport exp

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independent ownership

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Eng

Automotive Eng

Aero Eng

Mechatronics

Physics

Job description

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley is recruiting an experienced Powertrain Integration Design Engineer to own and drive powertrain design projects from concept to on-track application. You will work with gearbox, hydraulics, cooling, fuel, clutch and exhaust systems, balancing performance with reliability and cost across multiple technical departments.

Essentially you will apply first-principles thinking and rigorous engineering analyses to deliver right-first-time designs, collaborating