Lead Aerodynamics Project Engineer - Concept to Track

Williams F1 Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking a driven Aerodynamics Project Leader to work closely with Principal Aerodynamicists and take the technical lead of a team of engineers. You will own aerodynamic development projects from first concept through to track validation, turning objectives into a released, manufactured and correlated solution for the car.

This hands-on technical leadership role sets project direction, allocates CFD and wind tunnel resources, and maintains development pace at race-team tempo

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience in F1 aerodynamic development.
• 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.
• Strong working understanding of the ATR and cost cap framework.
• Proficiency in CAD for aerodynamic surfaces (NX).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to develop less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept generation, challenge assumptions and direct CFD exploration with evidence-based decisions.
• Plan and run test sessions in the onsite wind tunnel, analyse results and adjust courses based on data.
• Get hands-on in CAD to develop and refine aerodynamic surfaces as needed.
• Drive projects through release, coordinating with Design Office, Structures, Composites and Manufacturing.
• Support the introduction of new parts at the track with Vehicle Performance and trackside engineers.

Skills

F1 aerodynamics

Project leadership

CFD methods

Wind tunnel understanding

CAD (NX)

Tools

NX CAD

CFD software

Wind tunnel testing

Job description

Williams F1 Team is seeking a driven Aerodynamics Project Leader to work closely with Principal Aerodynamicists and take the technical lead of a team of engineers. You will own aerodynamic development projects from first concept through to track validation, turning objectives into a released, manufactured and correlated solution for the car.

This hands-on technical leadership role sets project direction, allocates CFD and wind tunnel resources, and maintains development pace at race-team tempo