Senior Hydraulic Powertrain Design Engineer

Atlassian Williams F1 Team; Wantage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Powertrain Hydraulics group. In this role, you will design and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic components critical to the performance of F1 cars. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree along with hands-on experience in motorsport and be proficient in CAD systems. This position offers a chance to work on innovative projects and collaborate with talented engineers. Join us in our mission to return to the front of the grid.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design.
• Hands-on expertise in gearbox or powertrain hydraulic systems.
• Experience in motorsport, aerospace, or precision engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and detailing of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Design and integrate gearbox hydraulic systems.
• Perform stress, flow, and sizing calculations.
• Conduct design reviews independently.
• Take end-to-end ownership of projects.
• Support design checking and peer reviews.
• Drive innovation in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Hydraulic and pneumatic system design

CAD proficiency

Mechanical fundamentals

Communication and collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace)

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Powertrain Hydraulics group. In this role, you will design and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic components critical to the performance of F1 cars. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree along with hands-on experience in motorsport and be proficient in CAD systems. This position offers a chance to work on innovative projects and collaborate with talented engineers. Join us in our mission to return to the front of the grid.