Product Validation Team Leader

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Product Validation Team Leader to oversee the team responsible for ensuring F1 Power Units meet durability requirements. Responsibilities include developing a high-performing team, defining validation strategies, and supporting race events. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, experience with data analysis tools like Python or MATLAB, and a passion for motorsports. Competitive salary and generous perks are offered, including bonuses and private healthcare.

Benefits

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Degree with a minimum 2:1 in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in data analysis and statistical modelling.
• Familiar with power unit systems and F1 rules.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of validation engineers.
• Define and implement product validation strategy.
• Establish validation objectives and outcomes.
• Support test and race events as required.
• Create a high-performance, quality-focused team culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interest in motorsports

Education

Degree in engineering or related field (2:1 minimum)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains has an exciting opportunity as a Product Validation Team Leader to join our technical team as we transition from building our team’s first Power Units to refining them into a race‑ready package, all aimed at delivering the most competitive car on the 2026 Formula One grid.

As the Product Validation Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that the F1 Power Unit meets the durability requirements and readiness before race and test events. Leading a group that validates PU operation through design of dyno‑based tests, metric development, process development, and fault detection. You will be bridging the gap between design, development, and trackside application by understanding, predicting and tracking the duty of the F1 Power Unit.

Some key accountabilities of the role are listed below:

• Lead, develop and grow a team of validation engineers with strong system‑level understanding, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Define and implement the product validation strategy for all PU configurations across the F1 season and long‑term programme.
• Define validation objectives, required test content, and expected outcomes to prove the PU boundary including performance, durability, and integration.
• Product Validation support for test and race events where required from the Remote Ops Room.
• Define roles, develop skills, and create a high‑performing, quality‑focused team culture

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree with a 2:1 minimum in an engineering subject or related field
• Experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, and machine learning desirable.
• Experience working with large datasets and utilizing data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Familiarity with power unit systems, engine and ERS durability metrics, and Formula One racing rules and regulations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to derive actionable insights from complex data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced racing environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for motorsports, Formula One racing, and a deep interest in power unit technology

If you’re driven to win, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to help define the future of data‑driven performance in Formula One, this is your chance

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high‑performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonuses,
• Private healthcare,
• A pension scheme,
• On‑site gym,
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship‑winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.