Junior Structures Engineer - Aston Martin Performance Technologies

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing team at a cutting-edge engineering firm where your skills as a Junior Structures Engineer will help shape high-performance projects. This role offers the chance to work on innovative engineering solutions, utilizing your expertise in structural analysis and CAE software. Collaborate with talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment, while enjoying a competitive package that includes health care, pension, and a discretionary bonus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the automotive and motorsport sectors, all while being part of a team that values growth and empowerment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health care

Pension plan

Life assurance

Childcare benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site gym

Fitness classes

Indoor and outdoor dining

Qualifications

• Experience in CAE calculations in Automotive or Aerospace.
• Proficiency in Structural Finite Element Analysis and commercial CAE solvers.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and thermal calculations using CAE software.
• Manage tasks ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Structural Finite Element Analysis

CAE calculations

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BEng / BSc in Automotive Engineering

BEng / BSc in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Optistruct

LS-Dyna

Catia

Siemens NX

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Established in 2022, Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT) is a fast-growing business within the Aston Martin Racing Performance Group. Our vision is to deploy our F1 knowledge and technical expertise to deliver high-performance engineering projects outside of Formula One.

AMPT has already established its position as a technological trend-setter - from producing highly successful automotive composite Body in White programmes, to heading global motorsport programmes. As our programme portfolio develops, we are looking for a range of driven, world-class engineers to join us on this exciting journey.

AMPT is based in Silverstone, amidst the widely renowned Aston Martin Racing Technology Campus. With the iconic circuit on one side and rural countryside on the other, the new Campus symbolises our core values: innate competitive desire and a drive for sustainable efficiency, in an environment conceived to nurture innovative and creative thinking.

We have a new opportunity to be part of the Aston Martin Performance Technologies team in the role of Junior Structures Engineer.

Reporting to the Structural Engineering Leader, the Junior Structures Engineer will perform calculations to assess the structural performance of components and assemblies, using both traditional hand calculations and commercial CAE software. You’ll work on a range of internal and external (non-F1) customer projects, collaborating across functions to develop innovative engineering solutions that offer competitive advantage.

This role also includes representing AMPT with external stakeholders including customers, R&D partners, institutions, and suppliers — setting the highest technical and personal standards.

You will be responsible for:

• Performing a wide range of structural and thermal calculations using traditional methods and commercial CAE software.
• Identifying and interpreting mechanical load requirements and applying engineering analysis to produce design recommendations.
• Managing your own tasks and projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Communicating effectively with all project stakeholders to support collaborative success.
• Contributing to new business opportunities and representing AMPT externally as needed.
• Supporting continuous improvement across AMPT’s tools, methods, people, and culture.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• BEng / BSc or above in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• A good amount of experience performing CAE calculations in Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace or Academia.
• Proficiency in Structural Finite Element Analysis, with experience in commercial CAE solvers (e.g. Abaqus, Optistruct, LS-Dyna) and CAE pre/post processing tools (e.g. ANSA, Hypermesh, Abaqus CAE).
• Experience with 2D and 3D design using CAD software such as Catia (3Dx), Siemens NX, or similar.
• Solid understanding of materials and their behaviour, particularly composites.
• Competency in structural analysis via traditional hand calculations and first principles.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passion for innovation and learning, with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel as required to fulfil role responsibilities.
• High levels of motivation, reliability, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and results-driven with sound decision-making skills.
• Committed to Health & Safety and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.

This is a full-time office-based role based at our campus in Silverstone, with additional requirement to travel to other locations where necessary.

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.