Wind Tunnel Testing Graduate
Location
Hinwil, Zurich, Switzerland
Department
Engineering
Job Type
Internship
Experience
Entry Level
Job Description
Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has three locations. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
We are now opening applications for our inaugural Graduate Programme. In your graduate role, you will contribute directly to live projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one.
Continuous improvement is at the core of what we do. You will be encouraged to adapt and innovate, strengthening your skills and developing a growth mindset. Clear and effective communication, as well as constructive feedback, will be essential in helping you collaborate across teams. You will share knowledge openly and learn from the experience of your teammates. And we place great emphasis on ownership: you will take responsibility for your work, make informed decisions and understand how your contributions shape the wider team's success.
Your mission
As a graduate member of the Wind Tunnel Testing team, you play a key role in delivering best-in-class wind tunnel testing processes, both in the tunnel and through data analysis. You collaborate closely with Aero Development, Aero Performance, the Wind Tunnel Group, and the Prototype Workshop to ensure every test is executed accurately and efficiently. Your work helps maximise learning from the data collected, within the constraints of FIA Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions. You contribute to the fidelity of wind tunnel data used for race car development and support the creation of tools and methodologies that improve the efficiency and accuracy of aerodynamic testing and analysis. This role gives you the opportunity to make a real and immediate impact on our wind tunnel and aero analytics processes, which are vital to the aerodynamic development of the race car.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has three locations. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. We have recently opened Sauber Motorsport Technology Center in the UK. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations with support from the UK.
We are now opening applications for our inaugural Graduate Programme. In your graduate role, you will contribute directly to live projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one.
Continuous improvement is at the core of what we do. You will be encouraged to adapt and innovate, strengthening your skills and developing a growth mindset. Clear and effective communication, as well as constructive feedback, will be essential in helping you collaborate across teams. You will share knowledge openly and learn from the experience of your teammates. And we place great emphasis on ownership: you will take responsibility for your work, make informed decisions and understand how your contributions shape the wider team's success.
Your mission
As a graduate member of the Wind Tunnel Testing team, you play a key role in delivering best-in-class wind tunnel testing processes, both in the tunnel and through data analysis. You collaborate closely with Aero Development, Aero Performance, the Wind Tunnel Group, and the Prototype Workshop to ensure every test is executed accurately and efficiently. Your work helps maximise learning from the data collected, within the constraints of FIA Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions. You contribute to the fidelity of wind tunnel data used for race car development and support the creation of tools and methodologies that improve the efficiency and accuracy of aerodynamic testing and analysis. This role gives you the opportunity to make a real and immediate impact on our wind tunnel and aero analytics processes, which are vital to the aerodynamic development of the race car.
Key Responsibilities
- Help ensure the quality and fidelity of day-to-day wind tunnel data.
- Develop and continuously improve tools used for wind tunnel data analysis and testing support.
- Assist Aerodynamicists in the daily operation of the wind tunnel as required.
- Improve aero data analysis workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Conduct analysis of track, wind tunnel, and CFD data to assess model performance, identify miscorrelations, and uncover performance opportunities.
- Support Aero Development, Aero Performance, and Vehicle Performance groups with dedicated analysis, tools, and dashboards.
Required Qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Applied Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Modelling, Optimisation, Machine Learning, or Statistics.
- Interest in and understanding of aerodynamic principles and measurement techniques related to wind tunnel testing.
- Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or equivalent programming languages.
- Strong analytical mindset.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Motivated to take ownership and deliver high-quality work.
- Open to learning and sharing knowledge.
- Committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful team environment.