Wind-Tunnel Model Design Engineer for Race-Season

Cadillac F1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the United Kingdom seeks a Model Design Engineer to own end-to-end design of wind tunnel components, translating CAD into validated parts that drive on-track performance. You’ll lead projects, collaborate with aerodynamicists, and push innovative workflows in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field, strong CAD/FEA skills (3DExperience/CATIA), and a robust understanding of materials, GD&T, and design

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software and experience in FEA for structural validation.
• Strong understanding of parametric modeling and part robustness.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites.
• Solid grasp of GD&T and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative mindset and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, validated parts for wind tunnel testing aligned with aerodynamic targets.
• Support complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, QA, and documentation.
• Improve functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to boost wind tunnel efficiency.
• Drive development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to align with specs.
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them.

Skills

CAD software

FEA

Parametric modeling

Materials & manufacturing

GD&T

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3DExperience

CATIA

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the United Kingdom seeks a Model Design Engineer to own end-to-end design of wind tunnel components, translating CAD into validated parts that drive on-track performance. You’ll lead projects, collaborate with aerodynamicists, and push innovative workflows in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field, strong CAD/FEA skills (3DExperience/CATIA), and a robust understanding of materials, GD&T, and design