Model Design Engineer

Cadillac F1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the United Kingdom seeks a Model Design Engineer to own end-to-end design of wind tunnel components, translating CAD into validated parts that drive on-track performance. You’ll lead projects, collaborate with aerodynamicists, and push innovative workflows in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field, strong CAD/FEA skills (3DExperience/CATIA), and a robust understanding of materials, GD&T, and design

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software and experience in FEA for structural validation.
• Strong understanding of parametric modeling and part robustness.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites.
• Solid grasp of GD&T and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative mindset and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, validated parts for wind tunnel testing aligned with aerodynamic targets.
• Support complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, QA, and documentation.
• Improve functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to boost wind tunnel efficiency.
• Drive development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to align with specs.
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them.

Skills

CAD software

FEA

Parametric modeling

Materials & manufacturing

GD&T

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3DExperience

CATIA

Job description

Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026

Fueled by bold ambition

As a Model Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the physical components that feed our aerodynamic development—the very foundation of on-track performance. Working at the heart of our Silverstone facility, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, ambitious group of engineers focused on technical excellence and relentless innovation. Your work will directly influence car performance in the wind tunnel, translating design into data, and ultimately into lap time.

You’ll be trusted with end-to-end ownership of complex design projects, and encouraged to challenge convention, push boundaries, and propose smarter, faster, more efficient ways of working. With a culture that values initiative and creativity, your ideas will not only be heard—they’ll be expected.

This is your chance to make a lasting mark on the future of our team, in a high-performance environment where every part counts and every detail matters.

• Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets
• Support on complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality-checking, and documentation
• Continuously improve the functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimize wind tunnel test efficiency
• Drive the development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards
• Collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to ensure alignment with technical specifications
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed

What do you need to bring to the team?

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA) and experience in using FEA for structural validation of parts
• Strong understanding of parametric modeling, part robustness, and model layout principles
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites and advanced digital manufacturing techniques
• Strong understanding of GD&T and its application and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Enthusiastic contributor to a collaborative, inclusive, and open culture and highly detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering work right the first time
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours during race season

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.