Chief Engineer - Aero Development

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Description

Job Title: Chief Engineer – Aero Development
Reports to: Head of Aero Development

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job Description:

A lead role with key responsibilities for the technical management and direct oversight of the aerodynamic development of an individual car year project.

What you will be doing:

1. Lead the delivery of aerodynamic performance for a specific car year project, with direct technical management and oversight of the aerodynamic development.
2. Work as part of the management group to construct a mutually agreed and communicated aerodynamic development plan.
3. Monitor, guide and directly contribute to the aerodynamic development progress, working closely with the aero development teams.
4. Promote an ambitious, positive, respectful, and logical approach to aerodynamic development with a clear strategic framework.
5. Utilise computation and experimental methods throughout the design and development process, with an innovative and questioning approach.
6. Suggest and contribute with new methods and processes to improve efficiency of aerodynamic ideas generation, design, testing, analysis, and reporting.
7. Contribute to collaborative discussions and efforts to improve whole-car performance, offering ideas and taking on board feedback from others.
8. Communicate key findings, opportunities, and threats to key stakeholders within the aerodynamics department and other key areas of the company.

Requirements

1. A minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
2. Highly innovative and creative, with a deep understanding of race aerodynamics and typical flow characteristics and behaviours.
3. Strong understanding of the Formula One Technical Regulations.
4. Experience in leading, managing and directly contributing to aerodynamic development across all areas of the car.
5. Strong experience in state-of-the-art CFD/Wind Tunnel/Track aerodynamic testing approaches and methodologies.
6. Ambitious and self-motivating with the ability to motivate and extract maximum potential from others.
7. Well versed with CFD and 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA).
8. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
9. Ability to line manage/lead teams effectively.
10. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
11. Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
12. Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
13. Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.