Senior Aerodynamicist
Location
Silverstone, England, United Kingdom
Department
Engineering and Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience
Mid-Senior Level
Job Description
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Department: Aero Development
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Description
Aerodynamic performance is the largest differentiator in Formula 1. Senior Aerodynamicists are the backbone of the department and our future leaders, leveraging their blend of experience and capability, working together or leading small teams to deliver the aerodynamic objectives of their respective groups.
Key Responsibilities
You will help improve the aerodynamic performance our current and future race cars by:
To be successful, you will need:
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
Department: Aero Development
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Description
Aerodynamic performance is the largest differentiator in Formula 1. Senior Aerodynamicists are the backbone of the department and our future leaders, leveraging their blend of experience and capability, working together or leading small teams to deliver the aerodynamic objectives of their respective groups.
Key Responsibilities
You will help improve the aerodynamic performance our current and future race cars by:
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Leading small groups of aerodynamicists to achieve car-area level aerodynamic objectives
- Analysing and understanding the results of wind tunnel (WT) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tests
- Efficiently creating and iterating new geometric solutions to aerodynamic problems using computer aided design (CAD)
- Working across the design groups to ensure the aerodynamic intent is realised
- In conjunction with the Principal Aerodynamicist, oversee WT sessions to ensure they run smoothly and achieve their targets
- Improving the aerodynamic development methodology and processes
- Developing, training, and empowering the junior members of the team
To be successful, you will need:
- An excellent engineering degree with a specialisation in aerodynamics or equivalent
- A thorough understanding of aerodynamics and the ability to apply that knowledge
- A strong work ethic and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Several years of recent experience at the forefront of Formula 1 aerodynamic development
- To demonstrate and develop your technical leadership
- To mentor and develop less experienced aerodynamicists
- A keen eye for detail and a high standard of quality
- To be a strong and engaged team player, able to operate independently and exercise sound judgement as part of an overall plan at times, and with regular interactions with your teammates and others
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.