R&D NDT & Service Technician

Haas F1 Team; Banbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary, bonus & performance incentives

Job summary

The R&D NDT & Service Technician at Haas F1 Team will help ensure the reliability and safety of our Formula 1 car through advanced testing, inspection, and NDT activities in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with the R&D group to develop testing protocols, analyse results, and support engineering with technical feedback. Based in Banbury, this on-site role offers hands-on testing and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE, High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role or professional motorsport environment.
• Experience in Non-Destructive Testing, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Penetrant Inspection.
• Strong understanding of component tracking, report writing, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical updates.
• Experience inspecting carbon composite components and understanding manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of race car systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Further education including Trade School, Apprenticeship, or University Degree.
• Experience within Formula 1.
• Eddy Current Testing experience.
• MTS Controller and Servo Test Controller knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Perform and develop non-destructive testing processes for on-car and off-car components.
• Conduct UT, penetrant inspection, and other NDT activities.
• Ensure NDT equipment remains fit for purpose and maintained to required standards.
• Support fault identification and component integrity assessments through inspection and testing activities.
• Carry out service testing and proof testing of race car components.
• Operate and develop load frame testing equipment and procedures.
• Operate R&D test equipment, sensors, and data logging systems.
• Support the delivery of research and development testing programmes.
• Document, analyse, and publish test results and fault-finding reports.
• Maintain accurate component tracking and testing records.
• Assist in identifying performance and reliability issues through analysis.
• Support engineering teams with technical feedback and recommendations.
• Work closely with the R&D Manager to deliver testing objectives.
• Contribute to problem-solving and timely issue resolution.
• Maintain housekeeping, equipment care, and workshop organisation.
• Follow engineering procedures, processes, and quality standards.

Skills

NDT

UT

Penetrant Inspection

Reading Drawings

Carbon Composite Inspection

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Motorsport Experience

Eddy Current Testing

MTS Controller

Servo Test Controller

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Documentation

Education

GCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School / Apprenticeship / University Degree

Tools

MTS Controller

Servo Test Controller

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

As our R&D NDT & Service Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of the TGR Haas F1 Team race car through advanced testing, inspection, and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities.

Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will support the testing, inspection, and development of race car components and systems, working closely with engineering and R&D teams to identify issues, validate performance, and maintain the highest standards of quality and reliability in a fast-paced Formula 1 environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Non-Destructive Testing & Inspection

• Perform and develop non-destructive testing processes for on-car and off-car components
• Conduct ultrasonic testing (UT), penetrant inspection, and other NDT activities
• Ensure NDT equipment remains fit for purpose and maintained to required standards
• Support fault identification and component integrity assessments through inspection and testing activities

Testing & Development

• Carry out service testing and proof testing of race car components
• Operate and develop load frame testing equipment and associated procedures
• Operate R&D test equipment, sensors, and data logging systems
• Support the delivery of research and development testing programmes

Analysis & Reporting

• Document, analyse, and publish test results and fault-finding reports
• Maintain accurate component tracking and testing records
• Assist in identifying performance and reliability issues through structured analysis
• Support engineering teams with technical feedback and recommendations

Teamwork & Operational Excellence

• Work closely with the R&D Manager to deliver testing objectives
• Contribute to problem-solving activities and timely issue resolution
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment care, and workshop organisation
• Follow engineering procedures, processes, and quality standards at all times

What You’ll Bring

• GCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role or professional motorsport environment
• Experience in Non-Destructive Testing, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Penetrant Inspection
• Strong understanding of component tracking, report writing, and technical documentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly information, and technical updates
• Experience inspecting carbon composite components and understanding composite manufacturing processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of race car mechanical systems
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to perform effectively in time-sensitive and high-pressure environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss engineering solutions and requirements
• Further education including Trade School, Apprenticeship, or University Degree
• Experience within Formula 1
• Eddy Current Testing experience
• MTS Controller and Servo Test Controller knowledge
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of shipment regulations and facility maintenance requirements

Core Competencies

• Strong technical and mechanical capability
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Analytical and methodical problem-solving skills
• High levels of accuracy and accountability
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Proactive and professional approach to engineering challenges

About Us

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for over a decade, with more than 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American F1 team since 1986, we made an immediate impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016 – and we’re still building momentum today.

With operations across Kannapolis (USA), Banbury (UK), and Maranello (Italy), we are a performance-driven, hands-on racing team where every contribution matters.

Here, you’ll have visibility, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference.

We’re not a corporate machine, we’re a team built on passion, speed, and innovation.

Why TGR Haas F1 Team?

Because here, you don’t just support performance, you drive it.

• Real impact – See your work come to life on a Formula 1 car
• Team culture – Passionate, loyal, and driven colleagues
• Innovation mindset – Your ideas are heard (and expected)
• High-performance environment – Where excellence is the baseline
• Competitive rewards – Salary, bonus & performance incentives
• Inclusive culture – Diversity & different perspectives power our success

Why This Role?

If you're passionate about testing, inspection, and motorsport engineering, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability and performance of a Formula 1 car while working alongside talented engineers in a high-performance environment.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.