Wind Tunnel Ops Engineer - F1 Team (12-Month)

Visa Cash App RB F1 Team; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Free daily food allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Car Scheme

Gym

Job summary

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is seeking a Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer to ensure safe, efficient and accurate wind tunnel operation during aerodynamic test programmes. You will work with aerodynamicists and model technicians in a high-performance environment.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include preparing the wind tunnel, test model and equipment, performing tests, and maintaining testing activities.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, aeronautical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in wind tunnel testing, preferably in F1 or motorsport.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with 3D measurement and metrology tools (Leica, Polyworks).
• Knowledge of wind tunnel testing systems (MTS Flat-Trac Rolling Road, PIV).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient and accurate wind tunnel operation during test programmes.
• Prepare the wind tunnel, test model and associated equipment for each test session.
• Maintain testing activities and collaborate with aerodynamicists and model technicians.
• Support shifts including weekends and night shifts.

Skills

Technical reading of drawings

Practical hand tool use

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical/aeronautical engineering

Tools

Leica

Polyworks

MTS Flat-Trac Rolling Road

PIV acquisition and processing

Job description

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is seeking a Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer to ensure safe, efficient and accurate wind tunnel operation during aerodynamic test programmes. You will work with aerodynamicists and model technicians in a high-performance environment.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include preparing the wind tunnel, test model and equipment, performing tests, and maintaining testing activities.