Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, where your expertise will directly impact the performance of championship-winning Formula One cars. This role offers the chance to lead the aerodynamic development cycle, from concept to race deployment, while mentoring talented teammates. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, contributing to cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of perks, including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and more, all while making a significant contribution to the thrilling world of motorsport.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery

Company contributed pension scheme

On site gym & fitness classes

Free food

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerodynamics or equivalent with extensive F1 aerodynamic development experience.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead car development by defining aerodynamic concepts and directions.
• Mentor junior aerodynamicists while managing your own projects.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD Simulation

Wind Tunnel Testing

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Aerodynamics or equivalent

Tools

Aerodynamics Tools

CFD Software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to be a part of our highly skilled F1 Aerodynamics team, becoming a key player in the development of our championship winning Formula One cars, and ensuring our future success on the racetrack.

Working from our campus in Milton Keynes, you will be involved in the complete aerodynamic development cycle, from initial concepts through to deployment on the race car. This will include the design of components, CFD simulation wind tunnel testing and track liaison. Moreover, you will be responsible for analysing aerodynamic performance data and you will contribute to the development of tools and methods.

As a senior member within a development group, you will also be required to act as a mentor to other aerodynamicists, guiding development on various projects while also managing your own workload.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead the car development, adding performance by defining concepts, aerodynamics directions.
• Setting and achieving targets, bringing creativity and innovation to our development group.
• Interact with the main DO and other part of the company in the definition of the car design.
• Lead the Aerodynamics Development Team Leaders from a technical point of view, helping them maximise their teams' potential.
• Drive the development of tools and methodologies, assist with recruitment, personnel development and make a significant contribution to the technical management of the department.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Educated to degree level within Aerodynamics or equivalent
• Extensive experience of F1 aerodynamic development
• A thorough understanding of the requirements of overall car performance
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• The desire to work in an open and dynamic team environment and to help nurture talented and motivated teammates

What can we offer you?

Not only is this a fantastic role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Technology. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free food, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to the function of our grand prix cars.