For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.
Job Description
Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is a powerhouse of innovation continually working on some of the most ground-breaking projects across land, sea and air. Our portfolio of projects is second to none. It is not just our ground breaking RB17 Hypercar or Red Bull commissioned submarine, we work alongside the KTM Moto GP Team and collaborate with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their Americas Cup campaign, utilising Formula One expertise and precision to enhance the AC75 Racing Yacht and revolutionise Moto GP Aerodynamics.
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 now have an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding, Structural Analysis Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Stress Engineer who is committed to designing lowest-mass solutions, in accordance with pre-determined pass/fail criteria, as well as being passionate about high-performance engineering.
The role:
- Carry out first-stage sizing calculations to enable early decision making.
- To construct detailed FEA models, featuring composites laminates and high-performance metals
- To apply experience of modelling techniques, including linear static, non-linear contact, buckling, normal modes linear and non-linear solvers, following RBAT’s rules and procedures.
- To be familiar with fatigue failure modes and experienced in carrying out service life calculations.
- To take ownership of assigned projects: requesting data and consulting with Design Engineers where required to carry out each analysis efficiently, and to escalate where issues and/or risks present themselves.
- To supplement FEA studies with hand calculations and engineering reasoning to explain and validate FEA results.
- To seek opportunities for mass reduction and product optimisation, including performance, manufacturing, cost.
To be considered for this position, you will:
- Be educated to degree level or equivalent within Engineering, Design or a similar discipline
- Have experience within a similar role, ideally within Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace or a fast-paced Engineering environment
- Be proficient in finite element analysis and optimisation of high-performance composite and metallic structures
- Experienced in analysis for fatigue and defining the service life of high-performance components
- Be a concise, effective communicator using written and verbal English language
- Have a proactive, passionate and flexible attitude.
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, 8 Mar 2024