At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team a group of passionate and enthusiastic people work to design and develop the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and rising star George Russell.
We apply the same vision, skills and vitality to projects for external clients, through our Applied Science Division. Customers for our aerodynamic consultancy have included winter sports, cycling, automotive and aerospace sectors, and a range of motorsport series. We are also working closely with INEOS Britannia on their entrant for sailing’s America’s Cup, bringing together our shared enthusiasm for performance engineering and sporting endeavour.
We are looking for curious individuals who are passionate about aerodynamics to join our Team and support this portfolio of activities. A prior interest in sailing or motorsport is not required: we are more interested in your ability to apply your skills and aerodynamic understanding to practical engineering challenges.
The role:
We have an exciting opening for an Aerodynamic Surface Designer to work collaboratively alongside other skilled designers, aerodynamicists and hydrodynamicists. In this role you will be generating new surface concepts for the Formula One program and Applied Science division, including our America’s Cup project. As a valued member of our Aerodynamics Department your ideas and skills will make a tangible contribution to the Team.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Creating CAD surfaces for new aerodynamic concepts, working closely with our aerodynamicists and hydrodynamicists.
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Maintaining our surface models
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Developing our capability, methodology and processes, e.g. the next generation of CAD tools
Supported and mentored by knowledgeable engineers, you will see your skills develop. Immersed in a culture of empowerment and fresh thinking, you will take the next step in a successful career in your chosen specialism.
What we are looking for:
It is essential that you have professional experience in a surfacing role for example in motorsport, nautical, aerospace or automotive engineering or in product design. You will have demonstratable skills in using a high-end CAD package for surfacing. We use CATIA 3DX, but candidates with experience of surfacing in other packages and who are interested in developing their skills are also welcome.
Your open and honest communication style and broad overview of your subject means you relish collaborating in a team setting and enjoy discussing technical concepts. You are equally comfortable working on your own, applying your reflective nature, interpretive skills, attention to detail and dependable judgment to understand complicated engineering problems then propose and evaluate viable solutions in a timely fashion. Looking to fulfil your potential, you are excited about constantly learning while fostering the understanding of others.
What do we offer:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack.
We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals.
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programme.