Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious motorsport team in Northampton seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to manage the design and development of race-critical components. This role encompasses ownership from concept through validation and includes leadership responsibilities. Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have expertise in suspension, brakes, or cooling systems, alongside proficiency in CAD tools. The offered salary ranges from £38,625 to £50,000, with bonus and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in suspension, brakes, steering, or cooling systems.
• Experience leading projects and managing delivery schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of CAD schemes and detail drawings.
• Design mechanical systems including suspension and braking systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure best practices.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with CAD systems

Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (equivalent to 2:1 or above)

Tools

CATIA V5/3DX

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to play a pivotal role in the design and development of high-performance, race-critical components and systems for our Formula 1® program. In this role, you will take full ownership from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, and track-side validation - delivering right-first-time solutions under the tight timeframes and uncompromising standards of elite motorsport. You will champion innovation, ensure exceptional manufacturability and reliability, and pass on your expertise by mentoring and guiding junior engineers. Collaborating closely with aerodynamics, vehicle performance, and manufacturing teams, you will uphold the highest standards of quality, documentation, and continuous improvement to keep our cars at the sharpest edge of competitive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of CAD schemes, layouts, and detail drawings for mechanical components, with a focus on right-first-time design
• Design systems including but not limited to inboard suspension, composite suspension members, braking systems including brake ducts, dampers, steering components
• Own full lifecycle responsibility for assigned projects, from initial design through manufacture, test, and performance validation, ensuring the manufacturability, reliability, and cost-efficiency of all mechanical solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members to ensure best practices and knowledge sharing and collaborate cross-functionally with other design departments
• Support innovation by exploring new technologies, materials, and processes such as additive manufacturing and AI-driven design tools
• Apply high standards of documentation, quality control, and communication across all deliverables and remain current with developments in motorsport and beyond to drive continuous improvement and competitiveness

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (equivalent to 2:1 or above) preferred and proven expertise in at least one of the following: suspension, brakes and cooling, steering, or cooling systems, or equivalent
• Extensive proficiency with high-end CAD systems (CATIA V5/3DX preferred, but not mandatory)
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, materials selection, and structural/mechanical analysis
• Experience leading projects and managing delivery schedules and cross-disciplinary communication
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; self-motivated with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• A team player who positively contributes to a collaborative and inclusive culture

Compensation

• Competitive base salary of £38,625 with on-target earnings up to £50,000, plus overtime and bonus opportunities