Vcarb F1 Team_Senior Stress Engineer

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We are looking for an experienced Senior 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.

Please note that recruitment for this position will take place on a rolling basis, meaning that should the ideal candidate be identified the vacancy will be closed. Should you be interested in the role, we encourage you to promptly apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with :

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.
• Travel 10-20%

VCARB F1 Team_Senior Stress Engineer

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