VCARB F1 Team - Senior Aerodynamicist

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team is seeking an experienced Senior Aerodynamicist responsible for developing new aerodynamic concepts and managing tests for the race car. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in F1 aerodynamics, excellent CFD and CAD skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free Gym Membership

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Company contributed pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company events/briefings

Qualifications

• Degree level or above in aerodynamics or a related field.
• Experience in F1 aerodynamics development is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of CFD and wind tunnel techniques.

Responsibilities

• Generate new aerodynamic concepts for the race car.
• Manage the full development cycle of aerodynamic components.
• Teach and inspire junior aerodynamicists.

Skills

Previous relevant experience in F1 aerodynamics development

Strong understanding of aerodynamics

Technical understanding of CFD

Experience of running wind tunnel testing programs

Good CAD skills

Initiative and Innovation

Team-player attitude

Education

Degree in Aerodynamics or related field

Tools

CAD software

CFD software

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Aerodynamicist to be responsible for the generation of new aerodynamic concepts and designs for the race car, as well as efficient testing and analysis of those concepts. It is essential to ensure that the aerodynamic specification of the race car is constantly evolving to improve its performance. In this role you will have overall charge of the full development cycle of aerodynamic components, including concept, testing, analysis, and reporting, and help develop innovative aerodynamic processes, tools, and ways of thinking to push the boundaries of aerodynamic design and performance. Additionally, the role involves teaching and inspiring more junior aerodynamicists to achieve greater success.

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamics

  Create new geometries using CAD;

  Submit geometries to test in both WT and CFD and manage the process;

  Analyse results from CFD and wind tunnel and recommend track test of performant geometries;

  Define, specify and manage effective and efficient wind tunnel tests;

  Conduct wind tunnel testing (some shift work will be required).

• Professionalism

  Suggest, investigate, (and where applicable) implement new methods and processes to improve efficiency of aerodynamic ideas generation, design, testing, analysis and reporting;

  Provide flexible attendance and attitude to work, both in line with the requirements of the role and any specific requirements of the projects;

  To work in a professional manner at all times regardless of the task set and be pro-active in promoting a positive image for the department / team/ sponsors.

• Mentorship and Communication

  Work with the team leader and deputy team leader to develop innovative aerodynamic concepts;

  Oversee the work of aerodynamicists and junior aerodynamicists within their group. Advise and mentor them to improve their skills set;

  Maintain and develop good relationships with aero performance group, aerodynamics development group leaders and senior aero management;

  Communicate effectively with other groups such as model design, model shop, aero technology group, CFD methodology group, aero production and wind tunnel systems group.

• What we offer

  Working in a young, collaborative and international environment.

  Tailored training.

  Company Events / Briefings.

  Free Gym Membership.

  Bonus scheme.

  Annual salary review process.

  Private health care cover.

  Company contributed pension scheme.

  Life assurance scheme.

  Cycle to work scheme.

Experience

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Previous relevant experience in F1 aerodynamics development.
• Strong, broad understanding of aerodynamics to degree level or above.
• A strong technical understanding of CFD and wind tunnel test techniques.
• Experience of running WT testing programs.
• Good CAD skills.
• Initiative and Innovation.
• Team-player attitude and the ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• The capacity to lead a project, solve complex problems and achieve performance targets within strict deadlines.

• Travel 0-10%

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