VCARB F1 Team_Senior Stress Engineer

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Senior Stress Engineer to ensure compliance of car components with design specifications. Responsibilities include conducting structural analyses, validating car parts, and maintaining collaborative relationships. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme, healthcare, and free daily food allowance.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Free daily food allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Car Scheme

Gym

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of carbon and metal structures.
• Proven experience with FEA and stress analysis.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee team tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analyses and provide clear documentation.
• Monitor in-service behavior of car parts.
• Collaborate with other departments on projects.

Skills

Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Stress analysis

FEA knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Altair Hypermesh

Abaqus

Siemens-NX

Job description

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Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is one of two Red Bull-owned F1 teams.

Today's Formula 1 calls for a high level of specialist skills in every area. At Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 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? Don't miss your chance to make an impact!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Stress Engineer to be responsible for ensuring that structural car components comply with the design and performance specifications defined by Technical Management. The role involves structural analysis, design support, validation, and service-life follow-up, and contributing to continuous improvement of stress methodologies.

Please note that recruitment for this position will take place on a rolling basis, meaning that should the ideal candidate be identified the vacancy will be closed. Should you be interested in the role, we encourage you to promptly apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• Structural Analysis & Design Support

  Perform stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations) from the preliminary design phase through to final part release, providing clear and traceable documentation of all analysis work (Stress Reports).

  Oversee and coordinate the work of other Stress Analysts assigned to related tasks or components.

  Support the Team Leader in damage and defect investigations, ensuring timely and accurate root cause identification.

  Collaborate effectively with other departments to collect all necessary input data and facilitate cross‑functional cooperation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Structural Validation & Service Follow‑Up

  Monitor the in‑service behaviour of assigned car parts, including trackside usage, structural testing, and service life follow‑up.

  Create and maintain test procedures, supporting the execution of structural validation activities in collaboration with the R&D Testing Department.

  Support the Team Leader in the preparation and management of documentation related to track support and design load definition.

  Provide occasional trackside support during race weekends or testing events, following the agreed shift schedule.

• Methodology Development & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  Work with the Stress Methodology group to continuously improve the calculation and sizing methods used for structural components.

  Execute daily and weekly activities according to project timelines, providing regular feedback on progress and milestones.

  Maintain and develop positive working relationships with all departments and external stakeholders.

  Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in line with project requirements and timeframes, showing a proactive and solution‑oriented attitude.

• What We Offer

  Success on track starts with people, talented individuals who grow, learn, and push forward together. At Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, we’re a young and ambitious team, recognized for developing future talent and creating opportunities to shine. On top of a competitive salary, here's what else you can enjoy with us:

  Bonus Scheme

  Free daily food allowance

  Private Healthcare

  Pension Scheme

  Employee Assistance Program

  Life insurance

  Car Scheme

  Gym

  And many more

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering master's degree;
• Strong, broad understanding of carbon and metal structures;
• Strong knowledge of theory behind FEA;
• Excellent usage and knowledge of FE pre/processing (Altair Hypermesh/Optistruct, Abaqus);
• Previous knowledge of Siemens‑NX is a plus;
• Strong knowledge of current manufacturing processes (CNC and DMLS) and material science;
• Ability to work with the team, external suppliers and colleagues;
• Extensive stress analysis experience at a senior level;
• Previous engineering experience in F1;
• Initiative, proactive and Innovation;
• Availability to travel up to one week per month.

• Travel 10‑20%

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