Lead Aerodynamics Engineer — Concept to Track

Raceforce Global; Grove; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Project Leader to own aero development from concept to track validation, turning clear performance targets into a released, manufactured and correlated solution on the car.

This hands-on leadership role sets direction for your project team, balances CFD and wind tunnel resources against the race calendar, and empowers engineers to challenge ideas and deliver robust aerodynamic surfaces under FIA regulations and the

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience in F1 aerodynamic development.
• Demonstrable experience leading projects through the full aero development lifecycle, from concept to track.
• Familiarity with CFD techniques, including non-standard models.
• Experience planning and running wind tunnel programmes, and interpreting CFD, tunnel and track correlation.
• A strong working understanding of the ATR and cost cap framework.
• Proficiency in CAD for aerodynamic surfaces (preferably NX).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to develop less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept generation, challenge assumptions about how the car works, and direct CFD exploration with evidence-based decisions on what to pursue and what to park.
• Plan and run test sessions in our onsite wind tunnel, analyse results with rigour, and adjust course when the data tells a different story.
• Get hands-on in CAD where needed to develop and refine aerodynamic surfaces.
• Drive projects through release, working closely with the Design Office, Structures, Composites and Manufacturing teams to protect aerodynamic intent within weight, stiffness, cost and build constraints.
• Support the introduction of new parts at the track alongside Vehicle Performance and trackside engineers.

Skills

F1 Aerodynamics

Project Leadership

CFD Techniques

Wind Tunnel Planning

NX CAD

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Williams F1 Team in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Aerodynamics Project Leader to own aero development from concept to track validation, turning clear performance targets into a released, manufactured and correlated solution on the car.

This hands-on leadership role sets direction for your project team, balances CFD and wind tunnel resources against the race calendar, and empowers engineers to challenge ideas and deliver robust aerodynamic surfaces under FIA regulations and the