CareerPlan

VCARB F1 Team - Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Bedford, England, gbFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Prepare, assemble, modify, and maintain wind tunnel test models and hardware to support aerodynamic testing programs.

Role type

Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Builds

Aerodynamic test data and model configurations for F1 teams

Domain

Motorsport / Formula 1 / Wind Tunnel Testing

Required skills

wind tunnel testing systems operation, mechanical and electrical adjustments, instrumentation setup, 3D measurement and metrology, technical drawing interpretation, fault finding, precision measuring equipment use

Preferred skills

Formula 1 or motorsport experience, MTS Flat-Trac Rolling Road knowledge, PIV acquisition and processing

Technologies

MTS Flat-Trac Rolling Road, PIV acquisition systems, Leica, Polyworks

Responsibilities

Prepare wind tunnel and test models for sessions, assemble and modify model components, support instrumentation installation and operation, monitor equipment performance and report faults, complete functional and pre-test checks, work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC