After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 600 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 Aramco 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Technician to join our R&D Test team. This is a demanding role which will challenge your creativity and commitment. The reward is being part of a diverse and talented team which places trust in you to innovate and deliver to your very best.
What does an R&D role involve?
- R&D’s function is to test, measure and investigate all aspects of the mechanical and structural systems of the Aston Martin Formula 1 car.
- Our input is needed in hugely diverse areas of the car including chassis safety and crash testing, suspension behaviour, power unit systems and cooling, wings, and structural bodywork as well as brakes and driver controls.
- The role involves carrying out proof testing and legality checking of car components to specified standards
- Carrying out development work on car components to specified standards
- Taking responsibility for the build and execution of R&D tests including sensor setup, data logging and the post processing of data
- Digitally record and document all critical information and data from tests performed in accordance with the test request and specifications then subsequently integrate this information into company systems and formats for reporting and future recall
- Support requests and test demand as instructed by the R&D Test Manager, liaising with engineers from across the company and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress at each stage
- You will be supported and trusted by your more experienced colleagues, encouraged to learn and to challenge yourself to your fullest potential.
Essential Skills & Knowledge Required:
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of assembly techniques for both small- and large-scale test assemblies
- Possess a thorough understanding of a range of car components, their purpose and the critical performance and reliability aspects of their behaviour
- Possess an excellent standard of IT literacy in company PLM systems, Microsoft Excel and Word, ATLAS and System Monitor and other data logging packages
- Educated to a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant/transferable field
- Demonstrate honesty, inclusion, and collaboration with fellow team members
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.