Structural Analysis Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer for its new facility in Northampton. This pivotal role involves performing Finite Element analysis and optimizations for car structures, ensuring robust and lightweight designs. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-performance culture, supporting experienced teams and enhancing collaborative efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in F1 or aerospace required.
• Extensive experience in FEA anticipated.
• Ability to mentor graduate engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and optimizations for weight-efficient designs.
• Prepare reports for design reviews.
• Mentor graduate FEA engineers.

Skills

FEA

Composite analysis

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or similar

Tools

Altaire suite of products

MS Office

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Client:

Cadillac Formula 1 Team

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team, will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will be performingcalculations, Finite Element analysis and optimizations of Car Structures at the Assembly and component level. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

What you will be doing:

• Support your allocated design group by performing analyses and optimizations to achieve weight efficient robust designs.
• Prepare reports of the work you have done to present at design reviews and for future reference.
• Liaise with other FEA engineers to enhance efficiency and accuracy of Analyses across the FEA group.
• Scrutinize load cases for design and analysis purposes.
• Supervise and mentor graduate FEA Engineers within your allocated design group.

Requirements

• Experience in F1 or Top- Tier motorsport companies or aerospace
• A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar.
• Extensive experience in FEA, ideally with the Altaire suite of products.
• Experience of Composite analysis preferred.
• Experience of optimisation packages.
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc).
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
• The ability to fostering collaboration and achieve project objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.