Stress Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Ravenna; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Tickets

Onsite Gym

Bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Free health insurance

Company events

Job summary

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team in Italy (Ravenna area) seeks an experienced Stress Engineer to ensure structural components meet design and performance specs. You will lead stress analyses, validate with testing, and support life-cycle tracking within a dynamic F1 environment.

The role requires strong FEA background, experience with HyperMesh/Abaqus, and collaboration across departments. Travel up to one week per month is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of carbon and metal structures.
• Strong knowledge of theory behind FEA.
• Excellent usage and knowledge of FE pre/post processing (HyperMesh/Optistruct, Abaqus).
• Siemens NX knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of CNC and DMLS processes and material science.
• Travel up to one week per month.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations) from design to final part release with traceable Stress Reports.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of other Stress Analysts.
• Support damage/defect investigations with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather input data and enable cross-functional work lifecycle.
• Monitor in-service behaviour, trackside testing, and service life follow-up.
• Create and maintain test procedures for structural validation with R&D Testing.
• Assist in documentation for track support and load definition.
• Provide occasional trackside support during race weekends or tests.
• Develop and improve stress methodology and sizing methods with the team.

Skills

FEA theory

HyperMesh

Abaqus

Siemens NX

DMLS knowledge

Travel ready

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Optistruct

Siemens NX

Job description

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is one of two Red Bull-ownedF1 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 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.

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.

In line with pay transparency regulations (Legislative Decree 96/2026), the minimum fixed salary for this role is the contractual minimum set by the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (Federmeccanica/Assistal) for classification level B1. We specify that the above mentioned level is a minimum threshold and does not correspond to the overall compensation package, which is determined by objective, measurable and gender-neutral criteria, being significantly higher than the contractual minimum indicated.

What we offer

• Working in a young, collaborative and international environment.
• Tailored training.
• Company Events / Briefings.
• Onsite Gym.
• Bonus scheme.
• Annual salary review process.
• Meal Tickets
• Free additional health insurance

Experience

• 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;
• Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering master's degree;
• Initiative, proactive and Innovation;
• Availability to travel up to one week per month.