Senior Aero Software Engineer in Northampton

As a Senior Aero Software Engineer at The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, you\’ll design and develop software solutions that enable our aerodynamics team to capture, process, and visualize critical wind tunnel data. Your work will directly help aerodynamicists find performance for our race cars.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain custom software tools for the aerodynamics department, focusing on wind tunnel systems.
• Work across the full stack—from database to user interface—integrating with wind tunnel processes.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects from concept to delivery.
• Drive capability improvements for our users and advocate best practices in software engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven programming skills in Python and associated technologies.
• Experience working with SQL databases (ideally SQL Server).
• Demonstrable experience writing data processing software, including applying mathematical operations to time‑series data.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, adaptable, and pragmatic mindset to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Additional Requirements

A team like no other. Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

About the Team

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start‑up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow. We\’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values‑driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego‑free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around us. A historic name behind us. Career‑defining moments ahead.

Benefits

This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off, and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.