Junior Composite Design Engineer

Formula One is a high-tech world of fast paced innovation and engineering excellence, and its industry leading standards are not just limited to the pit lane. Whilst Red Bull Technology designs, manufactures, assembles and develops a championship-winning Formula One car week on week, its sister business and high performance vehicle engineering division, Red Bull Advanced Technologies, is applying expert engineering, design, technology, simulation and production capabilities to other sectors.

 

From hot air balloons to bikes to boats, Red Bull Advanced Technologies takes the same tools, techniques and methods used in F1, the world’s fastest development cycle, to engineering challenges across land, sea and air, and at blistering pace.

 

Red Bull Advanced Technologies: We envision, conceptualise, create and deliver effective solutions.

Job Description

Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is an innovation powerhouse engaged in ground breaking projects spanning land, sea, and air. Our collaborations extend from partnering with BMC Switzerland and KTM Moto GP team to working closely with Alinghi Red Bull Racing and even commissioning a Red Bull submarine. 

Red Bull Advanced Technologies are constantly elevating performance to new heights, and the recently announced RB17 two-seat Hypercar is set to be the ultimate on-track driving experience pushing design and technical boundaries far beyond what has previously been imagined.

We are looking for a Composites Design Engineer to join our team. This role will suit a talented graduate / Junior Composite Engineer who is passionate about high-performance engineering and wants to learn new techniques, with a desire for continual personal development.

Key Responsibilities for this Composite Design Engineer Role:

  • Use 3D CAD software to design composite structures and components as directed by the Head of Composites & Structural Analysis.
  • Work with other Composite Designers and Stress Engineers in the detailed laminate design of composite structures and components as directed.
  • Produce designs and drawings in accordance with RBAT standards, principles, and quality measures.
  • Understand composite processing, and produce manufacturable designs, including, pre-preg specifications, metallic/composite inserts, foam/honeycomb cores, mandrels, bladders, tooling, fasteners and surface coatings.
  • Understand structural principles and to undertake simple calculations to inform the design process, including preliminary sizing of hardpoints, adhesive joints, lugs, fasteners.

Key Competencies for this Composite Design Engineer Role:

  • Be educated to degree Level or equivalent within Engineering, Design or a similar discipline.
  • Be competent in the use of Siemens NX 3D Design software.
  • Be a concise, effective communicator using written and verbal English language.
  • Have a proactive, passionate and flexible attitude.
  • Experience within Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace or a fast-paced Engineering Consultancy is advantageous.

Not only is this a fantastic role, but it is also a fantastic team to work for. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free food, and a cycle to work scheme.

Job Posting End DateFri, 12 Apr 2024

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Red Bull Advanced Technologies