Wind Tunnel Systems Team Leader

Red Bull Racing Formula One Team; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes is looking for a Wind Tunnel Systems Team Leader to support their Aerodynamics Technology Development group. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to innovate aerodynamic tools. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in Formula 1, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with external partners. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and private healthcare, all within a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Formula 1 experience.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Keen understanding of prototype to production transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-disciplinary design team for aerodynamic projects.
• Manage projects within budget and time constraints.
• Establish relationships with suppliers and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Project management

Software development

Industrial control systems

Data acquisition systems

Job description

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we don’t just compete—we innovate, disrupt, and push beyond the limits of performance. We are driven by relentless ambition, cutting-edge technology, and the determination to win at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we thrive on trust, creativity, and bold ideas. We celebrate wins as a team, big or small, because success is always a shared achievement.

We are currently seeking a Wind Tunnel Systems Team Leader to work within our Aerodynamics Technology Development group.

The group’s remit is research and development of tools for aerodynamic development. In this role you will be an integral part of our multi‑disciplinary design team, involved in a variety of innovative and cutting‑edge projects primarily for our state‑of‑the‑art wind tunnel model and test facilities.

Applicants interested in applying for the above role will be proven leaders with a minimum of 10 years of F1 experience, who are talented, enthusiastic and self‑motivated, with a proactive approach and the ability to learn, maintain and develop and lead a team of engineers responsible for new mechanical, electrical, electronic and software systems.

Qualifications

• Leadership and development of a team
• A proven history of project management across a range of complexity and under tight timeframes, and within defined budgets
• A keen understanding of the prototype to production transition
• Establishing and maintaining good external relationships, e.g. suppliers, FiA
• Software development and project management across a range of systems and languages
• Industrial control system development
• Understanding of how mechanical and hydraulic systems interact and are controlled
• Understanding of optical measurement and control systems, e.g. metrology
• Expert knowledge of data acquisition systems

What we can offer you

At Red Bull Technology, we’re more than a Formula 1 team—we’re a high‑performance innovation hub, pushing the limits of what’s possible. We thrive on big ambitions, bold engineering, and a relentless drive to win. Our success is built on trust, collaboration, and the belief that the best ideas come from those who dare to challenge the norm. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On‑site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

But above all, you’ll be part of a world‑class team, powering cutting‑edge technology and driving championship‑winning cars. Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of the future of F1.

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We celebrate every success — together — and know that trust and collaboration are what drive us forward as one team.