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 700 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.
Working as part of the Wind Tunnel Operations group, you will undertake a range of projects and activities to provide technical support to wind tunnel model and R&D systems.
The requirements of the role are to help the group achieve the following:
- Perform routine checks of wind tunnel model instrumentation before and after each testing session and during the model build process.
- Assemble, operate, and maintain bench test rigs for system checking both on and off model.
- Assemble, operate, maintain, and repair R&D test and calibration rigs and equipment.
- Record data and document experimental methods, configurations, and procedures.
- Assist with stock control and spares inventory record keeping.
The successful candidate should have previous experience as Technician or similar in a high-level Motorsport or Automotive environment and be able to show knowledge of the practical workings of a modern automotive wind tunnel.
This will include demonstration of an understanding of the fitting, maintenance, repair, and calibration of test and measurement equipment.
They must possess excellent practical and technical skills which can be applied to a range of equipment types, from heavy plant to sensitive instrumentation.
Previous experience of the manufacture and installation of wiring harnesses and electronic components would be an advantage.
The applicant must be able to follow detailed instructions, both written and verbal, and work methodically, showing good record keeping and IT skills.
As the group supports a 24-hour wind tunnel test program, the role demands a flexible approach to working hours including weekends.