Composite Design Engineer in Brackley

We’re looking for an experienced composite design engineer to take ownership of major composite projects that define race-day performance. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of motorsport, collaborating with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make a real difference on the track.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and other engineering departments to produce optimised designs to achieve the highest levels of performance and reliability.
• Understand and drive cost effective design solutions.
• Close collaboration with internal and external manufacturing departments to ensure fully integrated designs achieving optimal car performance.
• Generating 3D models, Assemblies and 2D drawings including the definition and documentation of manufacturing information (including ply book & CPD data generation).
• Specification of composite NDT procedures and results analysis, ensuring reliability of parts assemblies throughout part life cycle.
• Support in the definition of performance and reliability test & development programs for relevant designs & projects.
• Ownership of assigned designs and systems throughout component life cycle and in support of the team’s reliability function.

About You

• Composite, mechanical, automotive or aeronautical degree (2:1 minimum grade) or similar qualification.
• Strong Composite design experience with good understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in Composite design in F1 or another top-level motorsport category is an advantage.
• Experience of Catia V5/3DX composite and surfacing design package would be beneficial.
• Use of finite element analysis tools (ideally with Catia V5/3DX package) and hand calculation methodologies to produce reliable and optimised designs is a significant benefit.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills to ensure cross departmental integration.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Whilst the environment in which you will work will be pressured and will demand a high level of attention to detail, you will be fully supported by your team to give you opportunity to be creative and develop solutions to achieve the very best.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards. Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance. Whether you're leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters. We're setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional. Give all. Gain more.

Benefits

• Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Mercedes car lease scheme.
• Private medical cover.
• On-site GP.
• Life assurance and 25 days holiday.

Why us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further. From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we're building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.