VCARB F1 Team - Senior Aerodynamicist

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1 Team as a Senior Aerodynamicist. This role involves generating new aerodynamic concepts for race cars, overseeing aerodynamic components' full development cycle, and mentoring junior staff. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Tailored training

Company events

Bonus scheme

Salary reviews

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in F1 aerodynamics development.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, CFD, and wind tunnel testing.
• Ability to lead projects and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Create geometries using CAD and manage wind tunnel tests.
• Implement new methods to improve efficiency and promote positivity.
• Mentor junior aerodynamicists and communicate effectively.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD

Wind Tunnel Testing

CAD Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1 Team is one of two Red Bull-owned Formula 1 teams.

Today's Formula 1 calls for a high level of specialist skills in every area. At Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 Team, we strongly believe that every member of our staff can and should lead innovation and continuous improvement in such a competitive and dynamic working environment.

Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Don't miss your chance to make an impact!

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Aerodynamicist responsible for generating new aerodynamic concepts and designs for the race car, as well as testing and analyzing these concepts. The role involves overseeing the full development cycle of aerodynamic components, including concept, testing, analysis, and reporting, and developing innovative aerodynamic processes and tools to push the boundaries of design and performance. Additionally, mentoring junior aerodynamicists is a key part of the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• Aerodynamics

  Create geometries using CAD, submit for WT and CFD testing, analyze results, and recommend track tests.

  Define, specify, and manage wind tunnel tests; conduct wind tunnel testing (shift work may be required).

• Professionalism

  Suggest and implement new methods to improve efficiency, work professionally, and promote a positive image for the department.

• Mentorship and Communication

  Collaborate with team leaders to develop concepts, oversee junior staff, and communicate effectively across groups.

What we offer

Working in a young, collaborative, and international environment, with tailored training, company events, free gym membership, bonus scheme, salary reviews, private healthcare, pension scheme, life assurance, and cycle-to-work scheme.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• At least four years' experience in F1 aerodynamics development.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, CFD, and wind tunnel testing.
• Good CAD skills, initiative, innovation, and a team-player attitude.
• Ability to lead projects, solve complex problems, and work under pressure.

Travel 0-10%.

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