Junior Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports engineering company in Milton Keynes seeks individuals for the Wind Tunnel Support Team. The role involves operating the wind tunnel, ensuring test programs run smoothly, and providing first-line support. Candidates should be technically minded with an engineering background, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme, healthcare, and a pension are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Past experience in a similar support role is an advantage.
• Graduates looking to enter Formula 1 are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Run the wind tunnel and ensure tests are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Provide first line support for any issues occurring during operation.
• Maintain and service all plant and equipment for the wind tunnel.

Skills

Technical mindset

Strong background in engineering

Good IT skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Leica / Polyworks

MTS Flat Trac Rolling Road

Servo-Hydraulic control systems

Motorsport data acquisition systems

PIV acquisition and processing

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a world-class team at the heart of Formula 1 innovation? Red Bull Technology is looking for skilled and passionate individuals to help produce the high-performance components that drive our championship-winning cars.

Working with cutting-edge technology and precision engineering, you’ll play a vital role in delivering excellence under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you have the expertise, attention to detail, and drive to push the limits of what’s possible, we want to hear from you!

We currently have an exciting opportunity to be a part of our Wind Tunnel Support Team at our Wind Tunnel in Bedford.

In this role you will be responsible for running the wind tunnel and ensuring the wind tunnel test programme is carried out in a safe, efficient and timely manner, providing first line support should issues occur and maintaining/servicing all of the plant and equipment that is used to run the wind tunnel, working on a four on/four off shift pattern (12-hour shifts) including nights on a rotation basis.

This demanding but rewarding role is key to delivering high-quality results to our Aerodynamicists in their quest to deliver more world championships. Providing operational and first-line support of the state-of-the-art wind tunnel and its associated systems, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for the smooth technical operation of the facility.

To be successful in this role, you will be technically minded, with a strong background in engineering and good IT skills, as well as being able to communicate effectively to a variety of people and the ability to work under considerable pressure.

Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but as the role is so varied we are open to graduates looking to make their first step into Formula 1.

Knowledge of the following would also be advantageous:

• Leica / Polyworks
• MTS Flat Trac Rolling Road
• Servo-Hydraulic control systems
• Motorsport data acquisition systems
• PIV acquisition and processing

Winning doesn’t happen by chance - it’s built by exceptional people, working together to achieve the extraordinary.

At Red Bull Technology, we challenge the status quo, embrace bold thinking, and fight for every advantage, big or small. We take our work seriously - but not ourselves - because the best results come when we collaborate, back each other, and enjoy the journey.

We don’t just offer a competitive salary we also offer:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

You’ll be part of a team that never stops pushing for victory. Apply now and be part of the action.

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We celebrate every success - together - and know that trust and collaboration are what drive us forward as one team.