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.
Responsibilities:
- To carry out all aspects of equipment design to ensure practical efficient equipment is available as required by the Factory & Race Team
- To provide end to end support to the Race Team to ensure all equipment is operating to optimise the car running
- To work proactively with Race Team, Technical, Design and related departments
- To transfer requests and requirements into working concepts
- To create and maintain various documents including job lists, testing records
- To identify updates and modifications needed to adapt equipment to the new car designs and latest aero releases
- To implement and deliver all new equipment and updates necessary to run the cars at test and race events
- To be proactive and innovative in forming new ideas to assist race team, and technical team operations
- To identify, plan and research longer term improvements to the general equipment
- To maintain and overview and working knowledge of competitor equipment and new technologies being deployed
- To take a proactive part in equipment testing and factory checks to ensure expected quality before first use
- To communicate effectively with Race Team, provide forums for feedback and methods to agree solutions and deadlines
- To attend and participate in meetings as required
- To maintain and develop the knowledge of metallic, composite and ADM manufacture appropriate to the tasks at hand.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline
- Previous experience in a similar role in an F1 environment
- Excellent working knowledge CAD, NX, Catia V5 or upwards
- Ability to demonstrate creative, flexible and innovative solutions to problems
- Ability to transfer ideas into working concepts
- Possess a strong focus and be able to accept challenges from colleagues
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment
- Possess commitment and proven reliability
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and versatile
- Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, Health & Safety
Location & Hours
The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory.
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm 1 hour for lunch Additional hours may be required as work dictates
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.