Senior Structural Engineer – High‑Performance Racing Structures

Motorsport Network, LLC; Silverstone; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous paid time off

Career development potential

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Silverstone engineering group. You will drive structural simulations and optimisations across race car systems to deliver weight-efficient, robust designs and on-track performance.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and apply advanced FEA techniques and laminate theory to critical components, from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Expert in finite element methods and hand calculations; advanced proficiency in HyperWorks and/or Abaqus.
• Strong experience with composite material analysis and optimisation techniques.
• Proficient in CAD-FEA integration, automation scripting (Python, TCL), and handling complex load cases.
• Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional design decisions.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to an inclusive, open, and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural simulations and optimisations across critical car systems to ensure weight-efficient, robust, and high-performing designs.
• Perform advanced structural analyses using linear/nonlinear, buckling, fatigue and optimisations, plus hand calculations.
• Conduct composite structure analyses with laminate theory and manufacturing constraints.
• Collaborate with design groups to challenge concepts and refine load paths from concept to track deployment.
• Define and validate structural load cases aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare documentation and present findings in technical reviews for stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve analysis workflows and modelling accuracy.
• Mentor and supervise junior/graduate structural engineers.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Hand Calculations

HyperWorks

Abaqus

Composite Analysis

CAD-FEA Integration

Python Scripting

TCL Scripting

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Tools

CAD Software

Abaqus

HyperWorks

Python

TCL

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Silverstone engineering group. You will drive structural simulations and optimisations across race car systems to deliver weight-efficient, robust designs and on-track performance.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and apply advanced FEA techniques and laminate theory to critical components, from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.