Senior Model Technician

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking an experienced Wind Tunnel Model Technician to join our model shop and wind tunnel environments. You will produce, deliver, and test high-quality test components and assemblies for wind tunnel testing, working with technicians to challenge conventions and push precision.

Responsibilities include manufacturing parts to deadlines, applying changes during testing, mentoring juniors, and ensuring health and safety compliance, with occasional travel to Germany.

Qualifications

• Current experience of Wind Tunnel model part preparation and wind tunnel testing.
• Extensive experience in model-making in a high-level motorsport environment (preferably Formula 1).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations and assemblies.
• Experience and knowledge of metrology equipment.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the year, including weekends.
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Ability to lead and mentor others effectively.
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture wind tunnel parts/assemblies to a high standard and deadlines.
• Carry out changes during Wind Tunnel testing programs, maintain model quality and operate within a Formula 1 Wind Tunnel environment.
• Support the Lead Model Technicians with the Model Shop workload and meeting targets.
• Build large complex mechanical assemblies for the Wind Tunnel model.
• Deal with technical challenges and diagnose/solve problems.
• Work with the Model Design Engineers to improve the efficiency of model changes, and the quality of model parts.
• Mentor junior members of the team.
• Support the management of Health and Safety requirements.
• Occasional travel to Germany required.

Skills

Wind Tunnel experience

Model making

Metrology equipment

Leadership

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Job description

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026

Fueled by bold ambition

In this role, you will work within a team of technicians in the model shop and wind tunnel environments to produce, deliver, and test high-quality test components and assemblies for wind tunnel testing. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

• Ensure Wind Tunnel project parts/assemblies are manufactured to a high standard and to the required deadlines
• Carry out changes during Wind Tunnel testing programs, maintain model quality and operate within a Formula 1® Wind Tunnel environment
• Support the Lead Model Technicians with the Model Shop workload and meeting targets
• Build large complex mechanical assemblies for the Wind Tunnel model
• Deal with technical challenges and diagnose/solve problems
• Work with the Model Design Engineers to improve the efficiency of model changes, and the quality of model parts
• Mentor junior members of the team
• Support the management of Health and Safety requirements
• Occasional travel to Germany required

What do we need from you?

• Current experience of Wind Tunnel model part preparation, and wind tunnel testing
• Extensive experience in model-making in a high-level motorsport environment (preferably Formula 1®).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations and assemblies
• Experience and knowledge of metrology equipment
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the year, including at weekends
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors
• Ability to lead and mentor others effectively
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.