Vehicle Dynamics - Tyre Science Graduate

The Vehicle Dynamics is at the heart of unlocking car performance through advanced technical insight and predictive modelling. The Tyre Science group captures the complex physics of tyre behaviour, developing models that are integrated into simulation tools to optimise car development and on-track performance. These tools, recreate real-world conditions in a virtual environment, allowing engineers and drivers to test setups, validate new components, train, and refine race strategies without physically running the car. Together, these disciplines form a critical foundation for performance gains, transforming data into competitive advantage.   

Tyre Science Graduate 
Join the Vehicle Dynamics department at Williams Racing as a Tyre Science Graduate, contributing to the development and refinement of state-of-the-art tyre models and toolsets. You’ll play a key role in understanding tyre physics and translating that into performance gains on track. This role offers hands-on experience in simulation, testing, and optimisation supporting the development of a competitive Formula 1 car. 

Shape the Future 

• Contribute to the development of advanced tyre models and optimisation tools that support car setup and performance. 

• Design and execute test programmes to improve tyre understanding and simulation accuracy. 

• Help shape how Williams Racing integrates tyre science into vehicle dynamics and race strategy.
   

Make Real Impact 

• Develop and maintain a robust tyre model test library. 

• Ensure strong correlation between simulation behaviour and track or rig-derived measurements. 

• Support the Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) test programme and contribute to validated simulation data. 

• Accelerate the creation of accurate tyre parameterisation through toolset optimisation. 
   

Find Your Place 

• Solid academic background in theoretical mechanics and dynamics, with confidence working from first principles. 

• Proficient in Python and/or C++   and familiar with mechanical and thermal modelling, simulation, and optimisation techniques. 

• Understanding of simulation development, data analysis, and machine learning is highly desirable. 

• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive ready to contribute to a high-performance team. 

• Strong communication skills and a passion for motorsport engineering.

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing. 

Atlassian Williams Racing – Shape our team’s next chapter: 

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again. 

Our People Promise: 

Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.  

Early Careers: 

At Atlassian Williams Racing, our two-year Graduate Programme throws you into real motorsport from day one. Our rotational routes offer broad, cross-team exposure, or you can go deep as a subject-matter expert, specialising in one area. Expect live projects, a leadership speaker series, and wraparound support from our Early Careers team and your manager. Join a tight-knit cohort, build a network across the business, and fast-track your skills into impact. This could be your launchpad to become one of our future leaders.  

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis from 29th September. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Life at Williams  

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus. 

Additional Information 

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.