Aston Martin F1 Team

Official Formula One racing team

Lead Design Engineer - Aerodynamic Surfacing

AerodynamicsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSilverstone, Towcester, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Extensive experience in Formula 1 aerodynamic surfacing, with a proven track record of delivering complex geometry for wind tunnel, computational fluid dynamics, and race car development.
Expert computer-aided design skills and advanced surface modelling capability, including complex geometry and parametric design methodologies.
Strong understanding of aerodynamic development processes and the interfaces between surfacing, computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and vehicle programmes.
Experience managing complex design projects, balancing technical quality, legality, and delivery under demanding deadlines.
Knowledge of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile technical regulations and legality checking methods.
Experience improving surfacing tools, workflows, and design methodologies, with the ability to influence technical direction.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, including the ability to guide and develop other designers.
A proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused approach, with the judgement to balance competing technical and programme priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex aerodynamic surfacing projects, from concept through to release for computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and race car application.
Own geometry quality, legality, and delivery timing, ensuring designs meet aerodynamic requirements and programme deadlines.
Develop and optimise advanced computer-aided design surfacing techniques, parametric methodologies, and design workflows in collaboration with Aerodynamicists.
Drive continuous improvement in design tools, processes, and standards to improve efficiency, consistency, and surfacing quality.
Support Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile legality checking, maintain regulation box computer-aided design models, and ensure compliance with relevant technical regulations.
Identify technical risks and delivery constraints early, providing clear progress updates and solutions to senior stakeholders.
Champion technical excellence, collaboration, and consistent best practice across the Aerodynamic Surfacing group.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other designers, helping develop capability and maintain high standards across the team.

Help shape the aerodynamic performance of a Formula 1 car.

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Design Engineer with a strong background in Formula 1 aerodynamic surfacing to lead the delivery of high-quality aerodynamic geometry for CFD, wind tunnel testing and race car development.

Working closely with Aerodynamicists and fellow designers, you’ll take ownership of major surfacing projects, translating aerodynamic concepts into precise, high-quality geometry that meets performance, legality and programme requirements.

This is an opportunity to combine advanced surfacing expertise with technical leadership, driving design quality, developing methodologies and helping shape the aerodynamic performance of our car. Your work will directly contribute to our ambition to challenge at the front of the grid.

*Please note: We have opportunities at multiple levels and welcome applications from Engineer, Senior Engineer and Lead Engineer candidates. The role and responsibilities will be tailored to reflect your experience and level of expertise.

Lead the planning, design and delivery of complex aerodynamic surfacing projects, from concept through to release for CFD, wind tunnel testing and race car application.
Own geometry quality, legality and delivery timing, ensuring designs meet aerodynamic requirements and programme deadlines.
Develop and optimise advanced CAD surfacing techniques, parametric methodologies and design workflows in collaboration with Aerodynamicists.
Drive continuous improvement in design tools, processes and standards to improve efficiency, consistency and surfacing quality.
Support FIA legality checking, maintain regulation box CAD models and ensure compliance with relevant technical regulations.
Identify technical risks and delivery constraints early, providing clear progress updates and solutions to senior stakeholders.
Champion technical excellence, collaboration and consistent best practice across the Aerodynamic Surfacing group.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other designers, helping develop capability and maintain high standards across the team.

Extensive experience in Formula 1 aerodynamic surfacing, with a proven track record of delivering complex geometry for wind tunnel, CFD and race car development.
Expert CAD skills and advanced surface modelling capability, including complex geometry and parametric design methodologies.
Strong understanding of aerodynamic development processes and the interfaces between surfacing, CFD, wind tunnel testing and vehicle programmes.
Experience managing complex design projects, balancing technical quality, legality and delivery under demanding deadlines.
Knowledge of FIA technical regulations and legality checking methods.
Experience improving surfacing tools, workflows and design methodologies, with the ability to influence technical direction.
Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills, including the ability to guide and develop other designers.
A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach, with the judgement to balance competing technical and programme priorities.

Make an impact

At Aston Martin Aramco, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the geometry that underpins our aerodynamic development, working alongside talented specialists to turn innovative concepts into solutions that contribute directly to car performance.

You’ll help drive technical excellence across the Aerodynamic Surfacing group, shape how complex design challenges are approached and contribute to our ambition to challenge at the front of the grid.

If you have the F1 aerodynamic surfacing experience, technical depth and drive to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

About the Company

Aston Martin F1 Team

Official Formula One racing team

Aston Martin F1 Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship as the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. It designs, builds, and races high-performance racing cars, combining a chassis, aerodynamics, and a hybrid power unit to compete on circuits around the world. The car uses a Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains power unit with an energy-recovery system, and relies on a team of engineers, strategists, and pit crews to optimize performance during practice, qualifying, and races. What sets the team apart is its strong brand connection to Aston Martin, backed by major sponsor Aramco, a factory-based operation with racing heritage and a consistent focus on performance, reliability, and on-track results. The team’s goal is to win races and contend for World Championship titles while growing the Aston Martin brand and showcasing technology from its motorsport program.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Silverstone, United Kingdom
Founded: 1922

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