The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
The Position:
We are looking for the next generation of aero performance engineers, bringing with them a diversity of background and experiences, combining an enthusiasm for our sport with the creativity to innovate and challenge the status quo.
The Role:
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You’ll be expected to carry data analysis to maximise the performance of our race car.
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You will be analysing data from track testing, our driver in the loop simulator, on-site wind tunnel and CFD to analyse correlation to our simulation tools.
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You will manage correlation projects to assess and improve the accuracy of our CFD and Wind Tunnel to deliver performance on track.
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You will develop experimental approaches in the wind tunnel and on the race car to answer fundamental questions on correlation.
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You will play a key role in the improvement and development of our data analysis tool suite, collaborating with dedicated software engineers.
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You work in this role will influence all aspect of our aero performance, from the directions chosen in development to the way we setup our car to maximise performance at the track.
Ideal Candidate:
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You have a solid understanding of race car vehicle dynamics and a passion for optimising on track performance.
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You are familiar with scientific coding languages and not afraid to develop your own data analysis tools to get to the answer you seek.
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You have a background in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics or mechanical engineering.
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You enjoy teamwork and know how to communicate effectively.
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We will consider every experience level.
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For the senior position you will need a proven track record of analysing performance data from experimental and simulation environments.
Application closing date:
All applications must be received by 29th August 2022.
Strictly no agencies.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.