VCARB F1 Team - Stress Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Faenza; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Gym

Meal Tickets

Free health insurance

Tailored training

Company events/briefings

Annual salary review

Job summary

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team seeks an experienced Stress Engineer to ensure structural components meet design and performance specs. You will perform analyses (FEA/hand), support design release, and contribute to continuous stress-methodology improvements, with trackside support as needed.

Responsibilities include validation, data collection across departments, and maintaining documentation. Travel up to one week per month and an equal-opportunity employer stance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FEA theory and stress analysis.
• Extensive senior-level stress analysis experience.
• Proficient in FE preprocessing/solving (Hypermesh/Optistruct, Abaqus).
• Siemens NX knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with CNC/DMLS manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to travel up to one week per month.
• Prior engineering experience in F1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations) from design to part release with clear reports.
• Oversee and coordinate other Stress Analysts on related tasks.
• Support root-cause investigations and provide timely analysis.
• Collaborate with departments to gather input data across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor in-service behaviour, conduct tests, and follow service life.
• Create and maintain test procedures for structural validation.
• Support track load definitions and related documentation.
• Provide occasional trackside support during race weekends or testing.
• Develop stress methodology and improve sizing methods with the team.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships and meet timelines with professionalism.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEA knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional work

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering master’s degree

Tools

Altair Hypermesh/Optistruct

Abaqus

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 forensuring 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.

Job Description

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.
• Annual salary review process.
• Meal Tickets
• Free additional health insurance

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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.