
Junior Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Department
Engineering and Manufacturing
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience
Entry Level
Job Description
Are you ready to be part of a world-class team at the heart of Formula 1 innovation? Red Bull Technology is looking for skilled and passionate individuals to help produce the high-performance components that drive our championship-winning cars. Working with cutting-edge technology and precision engineering, you’ll play a vital role in delivering excellence under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you have the expertise, attention to detail, and drive to push the limits of what’s possible, we want to hear from you!"
We currently have an exciting opportunity to be a part of our Wind Tunnel Support Team at our Wind Tunnel in Bedford. In this role you will be responsible for running the wind tunnel and ensuring the wind tunnel test programme is carried out in a safe, efficient and timely manner, providing first line support should issues occur and maintaining/servicing all of the plant and equipment that is used to run the wind tunnel, working on a four on/four off shift pattern (12-hour shifts) including nights on a rotation basis.
This demanding but rewarding role is key to delivering high-quality results to our Aerodynamicists in their quest to deliver more world championships. Providing operational and first-line support of the state-of-the-art wind tunnel and its associated systems, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for the smooth technical operation of the facility.
To be successful in this role, you will be technically minded, with a strong background in engineering and good IT skills, as well as being able to communicate effectively to a variety of people and the ability to work under considerable pressure.
Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but as the role is so varied we are open to graduates looking to make their first step into Formula 1. Knowledge of the following would also be advantageous:
- Leica / Polyworks
- MTS Flat Trac Rolling Road
- Servo-Hydraulic control systems
- Motorsport data acquisition systems
- PIV acquisition and processing
Winning doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built by exceptional people, working together to achieve the extraordinary. At Red Bull Technology, we challenge the status quo, embrace bold thinking, and fight for every advantage, big or small. We take our work seriously—but not ourselves—because the best results come when we collaborate, back each other, and enjoy the journey. Wie don’t just offer a competitive salary we also offer:
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- A pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Free daily food allowance
- And many more!
You’ll be part of a team that never stops pushing for victory. Apply now and be part of the action.