About this role
Role Overview
- Own, maintain, and develop global and local structural models of the F50 platform
- Perform structural sizing using first-principles methods (hand calculations, Excel-based models) alongside practical FEA workflows (primarily linear/static, with non-linear capability advantageous)
- Define laminate schedules, material selections, and ply strategies for complex composite structures
- Develop and validate load cases, boundary conditions, and correlation approaches to ensure simulation reflects real-world behaviour
- Work in a tight iteration loop with design engineers — reviewing results, guiding geometry and laminate updates, and rapidly reassessing performance
- Drive structural work through the full lifecycle: concept development, load path definition, analysis, validation, and manufacturing handover
- Support and execute physical validation activities, including defining test intent, setting up in-house testing, and interpreting results
- Contribute to failure investigations, structural integrity assessments, and robust repair methodologies for the active fleet
- Support material and laminate development through test definition and data interpretation
- Work closely with mechanical designers to ensure structural intent is accurately translated into manufacturable geometry and drawings
- Continuously refine structural methods, tools, and data to improve accuracy and efficiency
Requirements
- Typically 5+ years’ experience in a high-performance engineering environment (e.g. F1, America’s Cup, aerospace or similar), or equivalent capability
- Hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification
- Strong understanding of composite materials, laminate behaviour, structural load paths, and failure modes
- Confident applying hand calculations and building Excel-based engineering models
- Strong capability in practical FEA workflows (linear/static as a foundation), with good judgement on model fidelity and assumptions
- Experience working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and in-service support
- Experience with crash structures or impact loading is advantageous, but not required
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving engineering environment with high levels of ownership.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities