Senior Test and Development Design Engineer

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley is seeking a Senior Research & Development Design Engineer to lead the evolution of our R&D test capability to meet the demands of the Engineering Group. You will design interfaces between race car components and test rigs, mentor junior engineers, and manage R&D design faults while supporting trackside and factory testing activities.

The role requires a strong CAD background, motorsport or high-end engineering experience, and the ability to work to

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent in a high-end technical environment.
• Proven design engineering experience in motorsport, aerospace, or automotive sectors.
• Ability to design and develop engineering systems quickly and for easy manufacture.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and BS8888 drawing standards.
• Comfort with tight timelines and demanding schedules.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics and structural design.
• Ability to manage parallel projects with clear prioritisation.
• Strong first-principles mechanics and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Flexible, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Curiosity and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Design interfaces between race car components and test rigs to enable testing and sign-off.
• Support prioritisation, planning and coordination of R&D projects and resources.
• Mentor junior design engineers and provide day-to-day supervision.
• Manage R&D design faults with containment, root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Design proof-of-concept installations for new technologies.
• Apply engineering principles and analytics for robust designs.
• Support in-house testing and commissioning of new test rigs and first-off tests.
• Support trackside activities by developing pit stop and garage equipment for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Project prioritisation

Mentoring

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Flexible hours

Continuous learning

Motorsport experience

Catia 3DX

Tools

Catia 3DX

SAP ERP

MES ATLAS 10

Job description

Brackley, UKAs a Senior Research & Development Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for ensuring that our R&D test capability evolves to meet the demands of the Engineering Group, both now and in the future.

The Role

As a Senior Research & Development Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for ensuring that our R&D test capability evolves to meet the demands of the Engineering Group, both now and in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design of interfaces between race car components and all test rigs in the R&D Lab, Dyno, Brake Dyno and Heat rejection facility, to enable performance testing, reliability prove-out and production sign-off.
• Support the Lead Design Engineer in the prioritisation, planning, and coordination of R&D projects, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet project objectives, business priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Mentor and support younger design engineers within the R&D design team, providing technical guidance, development opportunities, and day-to-day supervision to ensure successful project delivery, achievement of learning objectives, and integration into the team.
• Responsibility for managing all R&D related design-based faults and issues. This includes implementing immediate containment to minimise impact, conducting root cause analysis, and developing robust long-term solutions.
• Design proof-of-concept installations to demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of new technologies.
• Application of engineering principles and analytical techniques to support robust, right-first-time design solutions
• Support and participate with in-house testing activities as required, with responsibility for the commissioning and validation of new test rigs and the execution of first-off component tests.
• Support trackside activities through the design, development, and continuous improvement of pit stop and garage equipment, ensuring solutions are safe, reliable, ergonomic, and optimised for operational efficiency

About You

Essential

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar qualification at 2:1 level or above.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a design engineering role in a high-end technical environment (including but not limited to motorsport, aerospace, automotive).
• Capable of designing and developing engineering systems quickly, accurately and in a manner appropriate for ease of manufacture and assembly.
• Proficient use of a 3D CAD system for modelling parts and creating drawings to BS8888.
• Comfortable working to tight timelines and demanding schedules.
• Broad engineering knowledge of mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and structural consideration in design.
• Able to manage parallel projects and assign the correct priority to each while keeping a flexible and pragmatic view regarding when priorities need to change.
• Able to demonstrate a solid level of first principles understanding of mechanics, and problem-solving skills that give an ability to think on your feet.
• Communicative and collaborative skills to deliver effective cross-departmental results.
• You adopt a flexible approach to working hours, along with a 'can do', 'team playing' attitude.
• Curious, committed to continuous learning, and ability to adapt quickly to change.

Desirable

• Competent user of Catia 3DX.
• Use and knowledge of SAP ERP Systems.
• An understanding of the current F1 financial regulations.
• Data analysis and visualisation within MES ATLAS 10.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It's the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you're leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We're setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Why us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we're building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.