As a Senior Aerodynamicist, you will be part of the Aerodynamic Development team that has the primary goal of developing innovative aerodynamic solutions for the current and future race car.
Working closely with the groups Principal Aerodynamicist and Project Leaders, you'll help us out perform our rivals by maximising our aerodynamic understanding of the car through insightful analysis of CFD and experimental data.
This is a hands-on, performance-focused role. You’ll plan and execute wind tunnel tests, extract learning from every run, and translate complex data into clear direction that sharpens our competitive edge. You'll own an area of the car, and be developing improved working methods and practices along the way.
Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with the wider Aerodynamics group and Design to ensure aerodynamic intent is realised on the car. As a senior member of the team, you’ll also coach and mentor developing engineers, strengthening capability across the department.
We’re building a culture of curiosity, challenge and continuous improvement, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in that environment.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working to clear aerodynamic objectives and subsequently maximising the group’s learning through effective use of CFD & experimental data
- Clear reporting of results and theories that encourages challenge and sharing of ideas
- Awareness and understanding of the aero package within the group’s area of responsibility with a proactive attitude towards both continual improvements and technical innovations
- Planning & execution of accurate and efficient wind tunnel tests
- Stay abreast of trends and advancements, incorporating solutions into practice
- Support colleagues via active listening and skilled questioning to develop self and others
About You:
As a Senior Aerodynamicist, you combine deep technical understanding with clear communication, enabling you to challenge ideas constructively and bring others with you. You’ll have a strong grounding in aerodynamic theory and practical application, with experience using CFD to generate insight and guide car development, ideally including non-standard modelling approaches. You’re confident working with CAD to design aerodynamic surfaces and comfortable interpreting complex data to uncover performance drivers.
Organised and decisive, you can prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work under pressure. You’re naturally inquisitive, always seeking better solutions and new approaches. Whether your experience comes from Formula 1 or another high-performance environment, you bring strong aerodynamic fundamentals, a growth mindset, and a collaborative approach that elevates those around you.
A relevant engineering degree (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. An understanding of working to tight regulatory, quality and cost cap constraints - such as those in F1 - is highly desirable.
Technical Skills & Experience
- Experience of working in aerodynamics, with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of aerodynamics, ideally in a Formula 1 or motorsport environment.
- Familiarity with CFD techniques, including non-standard models
- Proficiency in CAD for the design of aerodynamic surfaces. Experience with Siemens NX would be advantageous.
- Great analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends
Company Description
For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
