Structural Analysis Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cadillac Formula 1 as a Structural Analysis Engineer at the new Silverstone Facility, where you will perform advanced calculations and optimizations to design high-performance car structures. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team aiming for excellence in the competitive world of Formula 1, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar.
• Extensive experience in FEA, ideally with the Altair suite.
• Experience in composite analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations, Finite Element analysis, and optimizations.
• Prepare reports for design reviews.
• Supervise and mentor graduate FEA Engineers.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Composite Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Optimization Skills

Strong IT Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Altair Suite

MS Office

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description: We have an opportunity for a Structural Analysis Engineer to join the team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will be performing calculations, Finite Element analysis, and optimizations of car structures at the assembly and component level. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

What you will be doing:

• Support your allocated design group by performing analyses and optimizations to achieve weight-efficient, robust designs.
• Prepare reports of your work to present at design reviews and for future reference.
• Liaise with other FEA engineers to enhance efficiency and accuracy of analyses across the FEA group.
• Scrutinize load cases for design and analysis purposes.
• Supervise and mentor graduate FEA Engineers within your allocated design group.
• Bring experience from F1, top-tier motorsport companies, or aerospace sectors.
• Hold a degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar.
• Have extensive experience in FEA, ideally with the Altair suite of products.
• Possess experience in composite analysis (preferred).
• Be familiar with optimization packages.
• Display strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Contribute positively to an open and inclusive culture.
• Foster collaboration and achieve project objectives.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their applications promptly. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the fair treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.