Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer - Electrical

Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer - Electrical

Final date to receive applications: 15 June 2026

Department: Wind Tunnel Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Reporting To: Julian Ducksbury

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our Wind Tunnel Operations team at Aston Martin Formula One.

Working at our state-of-the-art Technology Campus in Silverstone, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and continuous development of our world-class wind tunnel facility—directly contributing to the development of our Formula One cars.

As a Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer - Electrical
, you’ll take ownership of key technical activities, supporting both day‑to‑day tunnel operation and longer‑term development projects. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role requiring strong electrical engineering expertise combined with problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced motor sport environment.

Please note this role is working on a rotational shift pattern, including early/lates.

• Operating and maintaining the wind tunnel to ensure consistent, high-performance testing.
• Calibrating instrumentation and ensuring measurement accuracy before, during, and after tests.
• Building, operating, and maintaining test rigs and calibration equipment to support development programmes.
• Supporting the design, integration, and evaluation of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Contributing to the development and validation of advanced sensors and sensing techniques.
• Analyzing wind tunnel performance data to monitor facility health and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including test data, procedures, and system records.
• Supporting stock control, spares planning, and inventory management.

• Experience in electrical or electronic engineering, ideally in a high‑performance or motor sport environment.
• Experience designing or working with wiring harnesses, loom design and electrical assemblies.
• Knowledge of sensor interfaces and signal conditioning systems.
• Hands‑on ability to build, modify, and repair electrical systems to a high standard.
• Experience installing instrumentation and working with test equipment (desirable).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to diagnose faults under pressure.
• Confident working in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment with tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realize your full potential.

As part of our high‑performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state‑of‑the‑art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on‑site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.