Senior Stress Engineer - Formula 1 in Silverstone
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Job Description
Senior Stress Engineer – Formula 1 | Motorsport Valley (UK)
Location: Motorsport Valley, UK
Sector: Formula 1 / Motorsport Engineering
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (European travel required)
Join a world-class Formula 1 team in the heart of Motorsport Valley and play a critical role in the design, validation and continuous improvement of structural components for an F1 car.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Stress Engineer to work at the cutting edge of high-performance motorsport engineering, contributing directly to on-track performance and innovation.
The Role
As Senior Stress Engineer, you’ll lead and deliver structural and stress analysis activities across composite and metallic components, ensuring the highest standards of performance, safety and reliability.
Working closely with design, R&D, manufacturing and trackside teams, you’ll influence key design decisions and support validation throughout the lifecycle — from concept to .
Key Responsibilities
Perform structural and stress analysis (FEA and hand calculations) from concept to final release
Produce detailed stress reports and validation documentation
Lead and coordinate analysis activities across assemblies and junior analysts
Investigate component damage and failures, identifying root causes and corrective actions
Monitor in-service behaviour of car components and support validation testing
Collaborate with design, R&D and manufacturing teams to deliver lightweight, robust solutions
Contribute to the development of stress, sizing and analysis methodologies
Provide trackside engineering support during test and events (occasional)
What You’ll Bring
Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
Extensive experience with carbon fibre composites and metallic structures
Strong theoretical and practical expertise in FEA
Advanced user of Altair HyperMesh / OptiStruct and/or Abaqus
Working knowledge of Siemens NX and CNC / DMLS manufacturing processes
Proven senior-level stress analysis experience in Formula 1 or motorsport
Strong communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Flexibility to travel within Europe for and test events (~1 week per month)
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and bonus (open to discussion)
Free daily food allowance
Private healthcare & life insurance
Company pension scheme
Car scheme
On-site gym access
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing professional development in a fast-paced F1 environment
Why Apply?
Success in Formula 1 is built on exceptional people. Join a driven, innovative and collaborative F1 team where your expertise directly influences car performance — and where your career can progress at the very highest level of motorsport.
Apply now to be part of Formula 1 innovation.
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- Location:
- Silverstone
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- 1, Engineer, Stress Engineer, Senior, Engineering