Senior Design Engineer, Composites & Vehicle Structures

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Racing Team is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Chassis, Bodywork and Wings (CBW) group. You will own engineering projects from concept to completion, supporting R&D and production through build, test and fault-resolution phases.

You will lead fault investigations, mentor student engineers, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with aerodynamics, electronics, chassis, and production to deliver precise, high-quality designs using Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proven technical expertise in your specialism, with the ability to lead and own significant engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures.
• Develop lightweight, structurally efficient, cost-effective solutions with a keen eye for mass, stiffness and performance trade-offs.
• Produce supporting structural and functional calculations.
• Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, vehicle science, electronics, chassis, stress, transmission, R&D, production and external suppliers.
• Write clear technical procedures and system specifications.
• Lead fault investigations and implement timely, robust fixes.
• Support drawing and assembly checking, and provide Class 5 sign-off with stress engineering.
• Mentor student placements and help shape the next generation of engineering talent.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, working with senior engineers to enhance design efficiency across the team.
• Act as a key point of contact for project allocation, supplier engagement, and user-acceptance activities.

Skills

Engineering design

Leadership potential

CAD

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or related engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

Williams F1 Racing Team is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Chassis, Bodywork and Wings (CBW) group. You will own engineering projects from concept to completion, supporting R&D and production through build, test and fault-resolution phases.

You will lead fault investigations, mentor student engineers, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with aerodynamics, electronics, chassis, and production to deliver precise, high-quality designs using Siemens NX.