Senior Design Engineer - Hydraulics

Williams Racing; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead hydraulic and pneumatic system design within the Powertrain Hydraulics group. The role focuses on hydraulic, pneumatic, and gearbox systems, with ownership from concept through prototype, testing, and race deployment.

You will collaborate across departments, apply fundamentals in fluids and materials, and leverage CAD (Siemens NX preferred) to deliver world-class performance under tight packaging constraints.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design.
• Hands-on expertise in gearbox or powertrain hydraulic systems.
• Strong grasp of materials, stress, and fluid mechanics.
• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace engineering.
• Fluent in CAD; Siemens NX experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept, design, and detailing of hydraulic, pneumatic components and assemblies.
• Design and integrate gearbox hydraulic systems, including actuation and control circuits.
• Perform stress, flow, and sizing calculations with documentation.
• Conduct design reviews with Principal Engineer and Head of Department.
• Take end-to-end ownership from design to testing and on-car validation.
• Support design checking and peer reviews to meet specs and benchmarks.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Mentor junior engineers in fluid system design and integration best practices.

Skills

Hydraulic system design

Pneumatic system design

Gearbox hydraulics

CAD proficiency

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Powertrain Hydraulics group, contributing to a wide range of assemblies throughout the F1 car with a particular focus on hydraulic, pneumatic, and gearbox systems.

Collaborating with the Group Principal and Head of Powertrain, you will be responsible for the design and integration of hydraulic and pneumatic components that interface with the power unit and transmission systems. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to prototype, testing, and race deployment, working closely with other engineering departments to ensure world-class performance and reliability.

About You

With a deep understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, you bring hands‑on expertise in gearbox or powertrain hydraulic systems, confidently selecting pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, and other critical components, and packaging them efficiently within tight spatial constraints.

Your strong grasp of engineering fundamentals - materials, stress, and fluid mechanics - underpins every decision you make, and your background includes a relevant engineering degree (Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace), supported by practical design experience in motorsport, aerospace, or precision engineering. You’re fluent in CAD and ideally familiar with Siemens NX, but you’re just as capable of adapting quickly if your experience lies with other platforms.

Above all, you’re a clear communicator and a collaborative teammate, confident working across disciplines and influencing others to drive the best possible outcomes.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading the concept, design, and detailing of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and assemblies across the powertrain and chassis.


• Designing and integrating gearbox hydraulic systems, including actuation, lubrication, and control circuits.


• Performing stress, flow, and sizing calculations to support component and system design decisions, with clear supporting documentation.


• Conducting design reviews independently or alongside the Principal Engineer and Head of Department.


• Deputising for the Principal Engineer and Head of Department when required.


• Taking end-to-end ownership of projects - from design through manufacture, assembly, testing, and on-car validation - including fault analysis and root cause resolution.


• Supporting design checking and peer reviews, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and continuous benchmarking against competitors.


• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


• Mentoring junior engineers, sharing expertise in fluid system design and integration best practices.

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.