Join the newest successful Formula One team! At Haas F1 Team, we are looking to grow our team and have an exciting position available in our Aerodynamics department. This is an opportunity for a team-oriented individuals to make a substantial impact within a small, fast-paced team.
We are a young, dynamic, and expanding team that is building an open, discursive environment full of opportunities for motivated individuals pursing a challenge. Haas F1 Team is designed to allow the best and brightest talent to excel within the premier form of racing in the world. The team debuted in the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2016, becoming the first American-led Formula One team since 1986. Founded by industrialist Gene Haas, the team is based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA, with team operations in Banbury, UK and Parma, Italy. Now in our fifth season, we have proven to be competitive with a uniquely designed team that has quickly demonstrated our desire to win!
General Summary: Reports to the Head of Vehicle Performance, is located in Varano de Melegari (Parma), Italy. This individual will manage a small group who will support all test and race events on behalf of the Aerodynamics and Vehicle Performance Departments. The role is based in Italy and involves a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
- All Department track/tunnel/CFD correlation activities.
- Maintenance of vehicle performance/reliability target data.
- Rig testing for relevant subsystem development (Brake/Rad Rigs, etc.).
- Vehicle Design Information database ownership
- Responsible for all the Aero Performance Data & Document releases and dissemination of information throughout relevant technical departments.
- Main Aero Performance reference for the trackside operations group.
- Completes typical supervisory functions including preparation of probationary and annual performance reviews.
- Follows and enforces safety regulations in all venues.
- Contributing to improved communication between Banbury, trackside, US and Italy (aero/design) office.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Vehicle Performance or their designee.
- Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Education and Work Experience:
- BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required. Typically requires at least 6 years of experience in the automobile racing industry, experience in high technology motorsport environment (F1 – LMP1 are preferable) is a plus.
- Strong data analysis experience required ideally within the Aero Performance environment, broad understanding of race car aero performance (F1 - LMP1 are preferable).
- Proven experience with CFD software and 3D CAD software. Able to understand, model, and create a part or device.
- Understanding of aerodynamics and fluid analysis.
- Knowledge of structural analysis is beneficial.
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics is beneficial.
- Ability to travel on a regular basis
Equipment and Applications:
Data Acquisition software experience, MAT ATLAS is beneficial. Working experience using MATLAB/Simulink and Python is beneficial. Microsoft Office and engineering packages including but not limited to, wind tunnel, basic hand tools, fabrication tools.
Work Environment Physical Demands:
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and have manual dexterity. May require repeated bending and squatting. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment may include race cars, 7-Post equipment, heavy machinery, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids.
This job description may not detail some duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.