Senior Stress Engineer – F1

Senior Stress Engineer – Formula 1 | Motorsport Valley (UK)
Location: Heart of Motorsport Valley, UK
Sector: Formula 1 / Motorsport Engineering
Contract: Full-Time (European Travel will be required)
 
Join a world-class Formula 1 team in the heart of Motorsport Valley and take your engineering career to the next level. We’re looking for an experienced Stress Engineer to play a key role in the design, validation, and continuous improvement of structural components for our F1 car.
 
If you’re passionate about high-performance engineering and want to contribute to the future of Formula 1 innovation, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
 
About the Role
As a Senior Stress Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all structural car components meet the demanding standards of performance, safety, and reliability required at the highest level of motorsport.
You’ll lead structural analysis projects (both FEA and hand calculations), support design and validation activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver championship-level results.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations) from concept through to final release.
• Prepare and document detailed stress reports and validation records.
• Support and coordinate other analysts working on related assemblies.
• Investigate damage and defects, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Monitor in-service behaviour of car parts, supporting trackside validation and testing.
• Collaborate closely with design, R&D, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, lightweight solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous development of stress and sizing methodologies.
• Provide occasional trackside engineering support during test or race events.

 
What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of carbon fibre composites and metal structures.
• Expertise in FEA theory and practical application.
• Advanced user of Altair Hypermesh/Optistruct and/or Abaqus.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX and CNC / DMLS manufacturing processes.
• Proven F1 or motorsport stress analysis experience at a senior level.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for race and test events (approx. 1 week per month).

 
What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme (open to discussion)
• Free daily food allowance
• Private healthcare & life insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Car scheme
• On-site gym access
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in a fast-paced F1 environment

 
Why Apply?
Success in Formula 1 starts with exceptional people. Join a passionate and ambitious F1 team that believes in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, your ideas can shape the performance of our car — and define the future of your career.
 
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