Senior Design Engineer - Aerodynamic Surfacing

Senior Design Engineer
- Aerodynamic Surfacing

Final date to receive applications: 19 August 2026

Department:
Aero Operations

Employment Type:

Permanent
- Full Time

Location:

Silverstone

Reporting To:
Emma Nicholson

We’re looking for a Senior
Design Engineer
- Aerodynamic Surfacing to support a group of designers delivering world-class aerodynamic geometry for CFD, wind tunnel and race car development.

You’ll own major aerodynamic surfacing projects end-to-end ensuring geometry quality, legality, timing and performance while continuously improving tools, workflows and ways of working.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll combine technical excellence, mentorship and strategic thinking to help drive the aerodynamic performance of our Formula One car.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the design, planning and delivery of aerodynamic geometry into CFD, wind tunnel testing and race car programmes.
• Own large-scale aerodynamic design projects from concept through to release and manufacture.
• Ensure timing, quality and legality of geometry for wind tunnel and aerodynamic releases.
• Drive efficient workflows, tool development and long-term process improvements.
• Develop and enhance parametric and surfacing methodologies in collaboration with aerodynamicists.
• Support FIA legality checking and maintain regulation box CAD models.
• Provide clear progress reporting and early risk identification to senior stakeholders.
• Champion best-in-class standards in CAD, surfacing quality, culture and collaboration.
• Support mentoring a team of aerodynamic designers.

We’re looking for a technical engineer with strong motor sport surfacing experience. You’ll bring:

• A degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Aero Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in aerodynamic surfacing design within Motorsport.
• Expert knowledge of CATIA and advanced surface modelling techniques.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics testing, wind tunnel workflows and CFD interfaces.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Confidence working with FIA technical regulations and legality processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, inclusive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.

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 realise 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.