Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Aerodynamics
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Head of Aero Performance and Correlation to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will have key responsibility for measuring and reporting aerodynamic performance leading to improvements to the Aero department’s CFD and Wind Tunnel simulation tools. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Management and Responsibility for the Aero Performance & Aero Correlation Teams
- Coordination and analysis of Track, Wind Tunnel, CFD as well as DIL data to drive forward performance methodologies and correlation.
- Ensure lap time gains calculated from the Aero department’s simulation tools translate faithfully to DIL and Track.
- Define DIL experiments to understand aero performance sensitivities and how this should influence performance part selection.
- Highlight correlation deficiencies between Track, Wind Tunnel and CFD to improve the Aero department’s simulation tools.
- Use aero performance and correlation analysis during track sessions to deliver timely conclusions to Race Engineering and Aero departments.
- Develop good relationships with other engineer groups (vehicle performance, race engineering)
- Provide pre/during/post event simulation studies to optimize track performance.
- Develop methods and tools for the Aero Performance group.
- Provide a flexible attendance and attitude to work, in line with the requirements for the role and specific project requirements.
Requirements
- Extensive relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
- An excellent understanding of aerodynamics is required, with a keen attention to detail and must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of developing simulation tools.
- Good coding skills in a mathematical language (MATLAB, Python, C++)
- Well versed with experimental aerodynamic testing techniques.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
- Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
- Clear and concise communication.
- Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.