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 a new opportunity to be part of the Wind tunnel testing team in the role of Weekend Model Technician, this role will have a 2 year fixed term contract.
The successful candidates will ideally have previous experience of model-making in a high level motorsport environment, have a good attention to detail, work calmly and accurately under pressure, work positively and enthusiastically in a small team and have a flexible attitude to helping fulfil the requirements of the department and team as a whole.
Working in the Model Build Team, the Weekend Model Technician will primarily be focussed on working with our wind tunnel models, during our weekend tunnel sessions and will include fitting detailed components, preparing / organising session projects and carrying out several levels of model inspection. Recent experience of wind tunnel test sessions is essential, this role will include day and night shifts in a rotation basis.
Additional duties may be required from time to time within our Model Build to meet the high demands of the test sessions.
The Successful candidate must have the following attributes:
- Up to date experience of wind tunnel models and testing
- Good mechanical understanding of current wind tunnel models
- Good electrical installation knowledge and fault finding
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A methodical and thorough approach to your work
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player
- Possess good IT skills
- Have a positive attitude and be willing to help throughout the department
- Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines
- A willingness to work extra hours as required
Responsibilities
- Fitting wind tunnel model parts to the highest level of accuracy possible
- Installation and de rigging of models within the test section.
- Assisting within other areas of the department as required
- Ability to deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure
- Meeting challenging and demanding deadlines
- Maintaining consistent high standards
- Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements
- Proven fault-finding experience.
- Model transportation at the end of sessions.
What we are looking for
- A proven track record within a Wind Tunnel team
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A strong sense of adaptability and ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- An adaptable, collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- A desire to learn and develop with the team and have a lot of fun along the way!
Where would the role be based
Silverstone – Wind Tunnel Testing at MGP.
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.