Senior FEA Tools Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player in motorsport engineering is seeking a Senior FEA Tools Engineer to join their championship-winning team. In this dynamic role, you will work at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge tools and processes for a world-class Formula 1 team. You will collaborate with industry experts, tackle complex challenges, and lead projects that push the boundaries of engineering excellence. With a focus on delivering high-quality solutions, you will play a crucial role in transforming designs into reality. Join this high-performance innovation hub and be part of a team that thrives on ambition and collaboration.

Benefits

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Strong FEA knowledge with programming skills in Python and C++.
• Ability to lead cross-departmental projects and improve software correlation.

Responsibilities

• Innovate new techniques and processes for FEA tool development.
• Lead documentation for FEA tools and ensure accessibility for teams.

Skills

FEA principles

Python programming

APIs for CAD and CAE software

C++ programming

Linux command line

Project leadership

Code management systems

Tools

FEA tools

Simulation workflows

Job description

Join Red Bull Technology’s Chassis Group and be part of a high-performing team at the forefront of motorsport engineering. Work alongside industry experts to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in our championship-winning Formula 1 team. If you excel in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment and have the skills to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior FEA Tools Engineer to join our championship winning team, ensuring we have the best tools and processes to keep us fighting for the F1 championship. In addition, you will have the chance to lead innovation with many forward thinking and inspiring projects.

Based in the heart of our F1 design office, you will be working in an open and dynamic environment, alongside the structural analysis teams across the entire Technology Campus. You would deliver solutions to the very highest standards, ensuring that we have the best tools and processes, and enabling our teams to transform designs into reality as fast and efficiently as possible, without sacrificing accuracy or reliability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Continually innovate targeting new techniques and processes leading the development from concept through to production ready.
• Provide FEA knowledge and expertise to the Tools group, and work towards knowledge transfer between Aerodynamics and Stress departments.
• Take responsibility for improving the correlation of software techniques.
• To assist the Heads of Structures & FEA in meeting the objectives of the design specification.
• Take ownership of pre- and post-processing software tools and simulation workflows.
• Lead the development of the FEA tools documentation portal and ensure the structure and content is kept up to date and is accessible by the FEA team(s).
• To organize, to control and to report any test which appears to be necessary for achieving the tasks in good condition.

Essentials competencies:

• Good understanding of FEA principals
• Programming with Python, APIs for CAD and CAE software, C++ and similar languages
• Ability to lead projects involving multiple departments
• Using Linux command line and batch queuing systems
• Work with other teams to gather project requirements, create a plan, and deliver within expectations
• Work with code management systems

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we’re more than a Formula 1 team—we’re a high-performance innovation hub, pushing the limits of what’s possible. We thrive on big ambitions, bold engineering, and a relentless drive to win. Our success is built on trust, collaboration, and the belief that the best ideas come from those who dare to challenge the norm.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy bonuses, private healthcare, a pension scheme, an on-site gym, free daily food allowance, and more. But above all, you’ll be part of a world-class team, powering cutting-edge technology and driving championship-winning cars. Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of the future of F1.