Lead Aero R&D Design Engineer – F1 Innovation

Motorsport Network, LLC; Towcester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

TEDS group childcare benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Car scheme

State-of-the-art AMR facilities

Job summary

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team seeks a Senior Aero R&D Design Engineer to own complex aerodynamic design projects from concept through manufacture and testing. You will lead wind tunnel model development, aero test equipment, and full-scale dyno programs while coordinating across engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role requires expert CAD skills (CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE), strong stress analysis, and hands-on proficiency in design-for-manufacture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior mechanical design engineering role, ideally within Formula 1.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced parametric 3D CAD modelling skills, preferably using CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE, with experience producing engineering drawings to BS8888 standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including stress analysis, material properties, hand calculations and design for manufacture.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience validating designs through physical testing.
• Experience developing or working with kinematic suspension models.
• Strong project ownership and organisational skills, with the ability to make sound engineering decisions, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality solutions against demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work across multiple engineering disciplines and influence project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take ownership of complex Aero R&D design projects, driving delivery from concept and feasibility through to manufacture, testing and implementation.
• Design and develop wind tunnel models, components, rigs, tooling, fixtures and aerodynamic test equipment for model-scale and full-scale applications.
• Act as the technical focal point for projects, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing and other departments to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Produce, review and approve 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation, ensuring designs meet engineering standards and are robust, practical and fit for purpose.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles, stress analysis and design-for-manufacture principles to develop effective solutions, resolving technical challenges throughout development and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies, while providing technical guidance and supporting the development of engineering capability within the group.

Skills

Wind tunnel design

Stress analysis

Design for manufacture

Kinematic suspension

Project ownership

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team seeks a Senior Aero R&D Design Engineer to own complex aerodynamic design projects from concept through manufacture and testing. You will lead wind tunnel model development, aero test equipment, and full-scale dyno programs while coordinating across engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role requires expert CAD skills (CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE), strong stress analysis, and hands-on proficiency in design-for-manufacture.