Senior Composite Design Engineer

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.

We have a new opportunity available for a Senior Composite Design Engineer.

In this role you will be part of a team responsible for producing engineering drawings ranging from patterns and tooling to detailed component design, assemblies and associated jigs.  You will also be required to surface some components and define laminate specifications and booklets.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake major design projects such as the survival cell and impact structures, previous experience in an F1 or high level motorsport environment is advantageous.

Applicants are required to be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and possess a strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software.

You will be able to demonstrate an innovative and flexible approach to problem solving and possess the ability to work through issues in a scientific and analytical way; work well under pressure and achieve tight deadlines; and thrive in a challenging environment.