Graduate Design Engineer (Aero Model Design)

After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.

The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.

 

To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.

 

We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.

 

To support the growth of the team, we have exciting opportunities at Aston Martin formula 1 Team for a Graduate Design Engineer within our Aerodynamics department.

 

This is an incredibly fast paced and varied design role that requires you to work on the construction of CAD concept surfaces, wind tunnel model and mechanical projects.

Working from within our Aerodynamic Development group, you will be responsible for the following;

 

  • Delivering a wide variety of designs and progressing these designs into component form and fitment onto our wind tunnel model for subsequent testing.
  • You will make a direct contribution to our development and performance with your successful designs forming a key part of our continued successful progress.
  • Successful candidates will possess exceptional communication and organisational skills whilst also being dynamic and above all flexible.
  • You will be able to demonstrate excellent theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge

Key Skills:

  • Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
  • Be highly creative with a dynamic and original approach to problem solving.
  • Be able to progress multiple concurrent projects.
  • Good understanding of additive manufacturing techniques
  • Strong visual skills are essential.
  • You must be able to thrive in a fast-paced team working environment.

 

All Applicants must have:

  • Excellent degree level qualifications in Mechanical, Automotive or Motorsports Engineering.
  • Possess up to three years relevant workplace experience in either Motorsports, Product, Industrial, Automotive or Mechanical design.
  • Good understanding of DFM/DFA/FMEA including knowledge of GD & T.
  • Passion, drive and enthusiasm

 

Where would the role be based

Silverstone

 

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.