Lead Aerodynamic Concept Engineer

Audi Revolut F1 Team; Harwell; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi Revolut F1 Team in the UK seeks a Lead Aerodynamic Concept Engineer to guide a team of concept aeroists in Bicester. You will translate ideas into validated aerodynamic solutions across CFD and wind tunnel work.

Based in our UK office, you will report to the Chief Aerodynamicist – Concept in Hinwil and collaborate with Hinwil Aero Concept and CFD teams to push performance. This role demands technical excellence, mentoring of junior engineers and a relentless drive for innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering with a strong focus on aerodynamics or fluid mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience in race car aerodynamic development and multiple vehicle areas.
• Proven ability to generate, evaluate and mature aerodynamic concepts from ideas to validated solutions.
• Good understanding of CFD methodologies, wind tunnel testing techniques and validation processes.
• Proficiency with aerodynamic analysis tools and CAD environments, preferably CATIA 3DX.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of concept aerodynamicists in the UK and collaborate with Hinwil Aero Concept.
• Develop and validate aerodynamic concepts from concept generation through validation.
• Analyze CFD and wind tunnel results to guide future development directions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced aerodynamicists.
• Support continuous improvement of aerodynamic methodologies, tools and processes.
• Coordinate with CFD engineers and aerodynamic designers to translate ideas into solutions.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD

Wind tunnel

CAD CATIA 3DX

Team leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DX

CFD software

Job description

Join Our Team
We are the Audi Revolut F1® Team.
Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026.
The team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners.
What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.
This position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport Technology Centre, Bicester, UK

Your mission

• Based in our UK office, lead a team of concept aerodynamicists working alongside our Hinwil Aero Concept team.
• Contribute to the aerodynamic development of the race car from concept generation through to validation using numerical and experimental methods.
• Identify, develop and mature innovative aerodynamic concepts aimed at improving overall car performance.
• Apply previous development experience to recognise opportunities, understand trade-offs and support technical decision-making.
• Work closely with other aerodynamicists, CFD engineers and aerodynamic designers to translate ideas into robust aerodynamic solutions.
• Analyse CFD and wind tunnel results to deepen flow understanding and guide future development directions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced aerodynamicists, supporting their development and helping to strengthen the department's technical capability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of aerodynamic methodologies, tools and processes.

Your profile

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with a strong focus on aerodynamics or fluid mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience in race car aerodynamic development, with exposure to multiple areas of the vehicle and a broad understanding of aerodynamic interactions.
• Proven ability to generate, evaluate and mature aerodynamic concepts from initial ideas through to validated solutions.
• Good understanding of CFD methodologies, wind tunnel testing techniques and aerodynamic validation processes.
• Proficiency with aerodynamic analysis tools and CAD environments, preferably CATIA 3DX.
• Strong analytical, creative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to support and develop more junior colleagues through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Curious, self-motivated and performance-driven, with a willingness to challenge assumptions and promote technical excellence.
• Based in our UK office, lead a team of concept aerodynamicists working alongside our Hinwil Aero Concept team. This role reports directly to our Chief Aerodynamicist – Concept, based in Hinwil.

Lead Aerodynamic Concept Engineer • Bicester, United Kingdom