Senior Structural Design Engineer

About the role

Join the Audi Revolut F1® Team as a Senior Structural Design Engineer and contribute to the development of groundbreaking Formula 1 car components. Based at the Audi Motorsport Technical Centre in Bicester, you will work in a high‑performance environment where engineering excellence meets racing ambition.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced linear and non‑linear finite element analyses on composite and metallic components and assemblies.
• Define and validate structural load cases using first‑principles engineering, simulation data, and track feedback.
• Support design and optimisation of critical F1 systems, including suspension, aerodynamic surfaces, chassis, gearbox and mechanical assemblies.
• Deliver structural sign‑off documentation ensuring compliance with internal standards, FIA regulations and project deadlines.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to achieve lightweight, robust solutions through iterative optimisation.
• Develop and improve analysis methodologies, automation tools and best practices to boost department efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts and contribute to team development.
• Assist cross‑functional projects involving vehicle dynamics, data analysis and multidisciplinary optimisation.

Required profile

• Degree (MSc or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of structural analysis experience in high‑performance motorsport, automotive or aerospace environments.
• Proven track record of delivering FEM sign‑off for complex composite and metallic structures.
• Experience working under aggressive development timescales with multiple concurrent projects.

Required skills

• Finite Element Analysis (FEM) – linear and non‑linear.
• Composite and metallic structures analysis.
• Structural load case definition and validation.
• Fatigue, buckling, impact and vibration analysis.
• Optimization techniques for lightweight design.
• Bolted and bonded joint analysis.
• Automation tools and methodology development.