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As a Model Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the physical components that feed our aerodynamic development—the very foundation of on-track performance. Working at the heart of our Silverstone facility, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, ambitious group of engineers focused on technical excellence and relentless innovation. Your work will directly influence car performance in the wind tunnel, translating design into data, and ultimately into lap time.
You’ll be trusted with end-to-end ownership of complex design projects, and encouraged to challenge convention, push boundaries, and propose smarter, faster, more efficient ways of working. With a culture that values initiative and creativity, your ideas will not only be heard—they’ll be expected.
This is your chance to make a lasting mark on the future of our team, in a high-performance environment where every part counts and every detail matters.
Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets
Support on complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality-checking, and documentation
Continuously improve the functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimize wind tunnel test efficiency
Drive the development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards
Collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to ensure alignment with technical specifications
Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed
Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA) and experience in using FEA for structural validation of parts
Strong understanding of parametric modeling, part robustness, and model layout principles
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Willing to travel and work flexible hours during race season
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does 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.
At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.
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.
American Formula 1 motor-racing team competing for global fans, backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors.
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