Senior Wind Tunnel Model Technician — F1 Innovation

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 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 the model shop and wind tunnel environments. You will produce, deliver, and test high-quality test components for wind tunnel testing, and collaborate with Design Engineers to improve model changes and part quality.

Role requires hands-on model making in a high-level motorsport setting, travel, leadership, and a commitment to safety and precision.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Wind Tunnel experience

Model making in motorsport

Mechanical installations

Metrology equipment

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking an experienced Wind Tunnel Model Technician to join the model shop and wind tunnel environments. You will produce, deliver, and test high-quality test components for wind tunnel testing, and collaborate with Design Engineers to improve model changes and part quality.

Role requires hands-on model making in a high-level motorsport setting, travel, leadership, and a commitment to safety and precision.