Structural Analysis Engineer

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley is seeking a passionate Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Structures group. You will support analysis across key car components, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You will use FEA tools such as Abaqus and HyperWorks, evaluate load cases and provide clear outputs, while collaborating with design, aerodynamics, vehicle performance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 2:1 or equivalent required.
• Experience in structural analysis in motorsport or related high-performance environments.
• Proficient with FEA tools (Abaqus/HyperWorks/FE-Safe or similar).
• Strong understanding of metallic and composite materials and failure modes.
• Experience with linear analysis and interest in nonlinear analysis capability.
• Ability to interpret results and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience supporting design development, validation or test activities.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Proactive, inquisitive and committed to high engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite components to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Support analysis across lifecycle from concept through validation and track.
• Develop and apply simulation models to aid engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with design, aerodynamics, vehicle performance and production teams.
• Evaluate load cases, stress distributions and potential failure modes; provide outputs and recommendations.
• Support physical testing programmes and correlation activities.
• Improve analysis methodologies, tools and workflows.
• Explore innovative structural concepts and analysis approaches.
• Ensure work meets performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the wider engineering team.

Skills

Engineering degree

Motorsport experience

FEA tools (Abaqus/HyperWorks/FE-Safe)

Materials knowledge (metals/composites

Linear analysis, interest in nonlinear

Interpreting analysis results

Design/test support experience

Cross-functional communication

Proactive, curious, high standards

Education

Engineering degree (2:1)

Tools

Abaqus

HyperWorks

FE-Safe

Job description

The Role
Brackley, UK

The Mercedes Formula One Team is seeking a passionate, driven and technically capable Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Structures group. In this role, you will contribute to the development of some of the most advanced, lightweight and performance-critical structures on the Formula One grid. Reporting to the lead structural analysis engineer, you will support structural analysis activities across key car components, helping to deliver innovative engineering solutions while developing your technical expertise in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Curiosity, determination and a desire to learn are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite components, supporting the delivery oflightweight, reliable and high-performance engineering solutions.
• Contribute to analysis activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through to validation and track support.
• Develop and apply simulation models to support engineering decision-making.
• Work closely with design, aerodynamics, vehicle performance and production groups todeliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Evaluate load cases, stress distributions and potential failure modes, providing clear analysisoutputs and recommendations.
• Support physical testing programmes and correlation activities to improve model accuracyand engineering understanding.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analysis methodologies, tools and workflows.
• Explore innovative structural concepts, materials and analysis approaches.
• Ensure all work meets performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Actively share knowledge and contribute positively to the wider engineering team.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and motivated engineer with strong engineering fundamentals and a passionfor solving challenging technical problems. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take pridein producing high-quality work and are eager to develop your technical capability while contributingdirectly to the performance of a Formula One car.

Essential Skills:

• Engineering degree, 2:1 minimum grade or equivalent.
• Experience in structural analysis within motorsport, aerospace, automotive or a similarlydemanding engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of FEA tools such as Abaqus, HyperWorks, FE-Safe or similar.
• Good understanding of metallic and composite materials, structural behaviour and failuremechanisms.
• Experience with linear analysis and an interest in developing non-linear analysis capability.
• Ability to interpret analysis results and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience supporting design development, validation or test activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work e ectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, inquisitive and committed to high engineering standards.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within rapid development cycles, ideally in motorsport or a comparable environment.
• Exposure to structural optimisation tools, scripting or automation techniques.
• Interest in race car structures, kinematics or vehicle dynamics
• Experience contributing to process improvements or analysis method development.

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’rebuilding a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop andretainexceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected,supportedand 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.