VCARB F1 Team - Stress Engineer

Visa Cash App RB F1 Team; Faenza; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Meal tickets

Health insurance

Company events/briefings

Training

Job summary

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team, part of the Red Bull family, seeks a senior Structural Analyst to own stress analysis from design through part release. You will coordinate junior analysts, ensure traceable documentation, and collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to meet project timelines.

The role covers in-service validation, test procedures, and occasional trackside support during races, with a focus on carbon and metal structures and advanced FEA methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of carbon and metal structures.
• Extensive stress analysis experience at a senior level.
• Previous engineering experience in F1.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations) from preliminary design through final part release with clear, traceable documentation (Stress Reports).
• Monitor in-service behaviour of car parts, including trackside usage, testing and service life follow-up.
• Develop and improve calculation and sizing methodologies in collaboration with the Stress Methodology group.
• Provide trackside support during race weekends or testing events as needed.

Skills

Stress analysis

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Altair HyperMesh

Abaqus

Optistruct

Siemens NX

Job description

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!

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.

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

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

Visa Cash App RB F1 Team is an equal opportunities employer, we will evaluate applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.