Graduate Experimental Aerodynamicist

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone, Towcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team seeks a Graduate Experimental Aerodynamicist to join the Aerodynamics Department. You will support wind tunnel testing from preparation through data collection and reporting, contributing to performance development and informed design decisions.

You will work with model designers, technicians and test engineers to define test configurations, analyze results, and prepare clear reports.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in aerospace, mechanical engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support wind tunnel test preparation, execution and analysis.
• Analyze experimental data to assess aerodynamic performance.
• Collaborate with aerodynamicists, model designers and test engineers to deliver testing objectives.
• Assist in defining test requirements, configurations and measurement strategies.
• Prepare clear technical reports and communicate findings to the aerodynamic development team.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the wind tunnel in Cologne as required.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Experimental Aerodynamicist to join Cadillac Formula 1® Team. Working within the Aerodynamics Department, this role will support the aerodynamic development of the race car through the preparation, execution, analysis, and reporting of wind tunnel testing activities. The successful candidate will contribute to performance development by ensuring high-quality test preparation, accurate data collection, and robust analysis, helping to drive informed aerodynamic design decisions and maximise on-track performance.

• Support the preparation, execution and analysis of wind tunnel test programmes, ensuring testing is conducted efficiently and accurately.
• Analyze experimental data to assess aerodynamic performance, identify trends and support development decisions.
• Work closely with aerodynamicists, model technicians, model designers and test engineers to deliver on testing objectives.
• Assist in defining test requirements, configurations and measurement strategies to maximize the value of wind tunnel testing.
• Investigate data quality, repeatability and measurement uncertainties, helping to ensure reliable experimental results.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of wind tunnel testing methods, processes and tools.
• Prepare clear technical reports and communicate test findings to the wider aerodynamic development team.
• Support the investigation and resolution of technical issues encountered during testing.
• Develop an understanding of the relationship between wind tunnel results, CFD predictions and on-track aerodynamic performance.
• Maintain accurate test records and documentation, ensuring effective communication and traceability of development activities.
• Contribute ideas to improve testing efficiency, data quality and aerodynamic development processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel to our wind tunnel in Cologne as required.