Senior Test Engineer

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team is seeking a knowledgeable Senior Test Engineer to enhance performance through innovative testing methods. This role involves designing and executing tests on multiple platforms and managing complex engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid engineering background, strong leadership abilities, and specialist knowledge in test engineering relevant to Formula One. Join a dynamic team to contribute to cutting-edge car development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in complex test capability and methods in Formula One.
• Ability to collaborate with teams to enhance development and validation plans.
• Proficiency in solving engineering problems in testing complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead tests design and execution on various platforms.
• Manage complex projects while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Develop and improve verification processes with new technologies.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Job description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Job Description

Role Purpose (Job Profile):

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in the verification and validation of a wide range of technology on the car. You will lead the specification and execution of tests to ensure that we maximise the performance of the car and achieve the highest levels of reliability. Working with the engineering teams around the business, you will help to accelerate our rate of car development, by delivering new test methods and capability.

Main Duties

• Design, commission and execute tests on a wide variety of platforms including HiL transmission and VTT dyno, brake dyno, eight-post rig, fuel, cooling and structural test rigs.
• Lead the delivery of cutting‑edge test capability, to support the development of car systems and verification of car hardware.
• Define requirements for the engineering design, control and data acquisition systems to support the test methodology.
• Manage the delivery of complex projects to challenging deadlines and ensure adherence to budget.
• Lead and represent the department at off-site testing including FIA crash testing, K&C, CofG and other on or off-track events.
• Drive the development of our validation and verification processes, by harnessing new technology or methods to improve quality of our work and reduce the time taken to bring performance to the track.
• Steer the development of our data handling, telemetry and reporting tools, to allow real‑time analysis of data and concise post‑event reports.
• Define requirements for the engineering Design, Electronics and Control systems teams who will support delivery of T&V projects.
• Work closely with the engineering teams to develop fast and efficient test programmes, test methodology and capability, which accelerate the development loop.
• Provide the guidance and leadership needed to develop Test Engineers and Test Technicians.
• Uphold the highest level of quality by supporting the development of a quality framework and using our existing quality control tools.
• Be proactive in maintaining the highest levels of safety, and contribute towards a culture of safety.

Key Accountabilities

• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies

• Specialist knowledge in the specification, design and delivery of complex test capability and methods, typically employed in the development and verification of Formula One car systems.
• Ability to work with engineering teams to build development and validation plans and test methodology, with the objective of optimising resources and increasing our rate of development.
• Ability to apply theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems typically encountered in the test and development of complex systems.
• Competent in the specification and application of advanced test rig control methods, instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Provide technical leadership for the delivery of complex test engineering projects and manage schedules, budget and resource constraints.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Experience Level

• Specialist knowledge in the specification, design and delivery of complex test capability and methods, typically employed in the development and verification of Formula One car systems.
• Ability to work with engineering teams to build development and validation plans and test methodology, with the objective of optimising resources and increasing our rate of development.
• Ability to apply theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems typically encountered in the test and development of complex systems.
• Competent in the specification and application of advanced test rig control methods, instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Provide technical leadership for the delivery of complex test engineering projects and manage schedules, budget and resource constraints.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Senior Test Engineer • Grove, England, United Kingdom