Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - Race Car FEA

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join our world-class engineering group at the new Silverstone facility. You will drive structural simulations, FEA, and optimization to advance race-car performance and structural integrity.

You will collaborate with design teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment that rewards precision and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• Expert in FEA with HyperWorks/Abaqus.
• Experience with composites and laminate theory.
• Proficient in CAD-FEA integration and scripting (Python/TCL).
• Good communication and cross-functional influence.
• Proactive, hands-on and solutions-oriented.
• Commitment to inclusion and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural simulations and optimisations across critical car systems.
• Perform advanced analyses (linear/nonlinear, buckling, fatigue, optimisation).
• Conduct composite structure analyses with laminate theory.
• Collaborate with design groups to refine load paths and concepts.
• Define and validate structural load cases for regulatory alignment.
• Prepare documentation and present findings in reviews.
• Improve analysis workflows and modelling accuracy.
• Mentor junior/graduate structural engineers.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Composite analysis

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HyperWorks

Abaqus

CAD integration

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join our world-class engineering group at the new Silverstone facility. You will drive structural simulations, FEA, and optimization to advance race-car performance and structural integrity.

You will collaborate with design teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment that rewards precision and technical leadership.