The Role
Design and develop composite components from concept through testing and production. Create surface models, laminate specifications, tooling and jigs, support assembly and testing, troubleshoot development issues, collaborate across departments, and ensure designs meet industry standards and motorsport performance requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
An exciting opportunity exists to join our Engineering team as a Composite Design Engineer. You will be a key member of our Composite Design group responsible for the scheme, design, testing and development stages of varied composite components.
This opportunity will suit an experienced engineer with an innovative approach to design and strong knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques.
*Please note: we are open to a range of skilled candidates at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level. We will tailor the role and responsibilities to match your experience.
This opportunity will suit an experienced engineer with an innovative approach to design and strong knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques.
*Please note: we are open to a range of skilled candidates at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level. We will tailor the role and responsibilities to match your experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Composite Design Engineer, you will be involved in a variety of exciting and technically challenging projects. You will:
- Create design schemes from initial concept for components, assemblies, jigs, patterns and tooling.
- Surface components and prepare laminate specification booklets.
- Provide follow‑up support during assembly, testing and development stages.
- Develop practical solutions to issues uncovered during testing and development.
- Contribute proactively to the development and improvement of design concepts.
- Participate in meetings, collaborate across departments and support professional engineering workflows.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of composite design and industry standards.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring components are robust, lightweight, innovative and ready to meet the demands of elite motorsport.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, detail‑focused and ready to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You should have:
- A degree in a composite engineering or related discipline.
- Experience producing high‑level design schemes and detailed drawings of complex assemblies.
- Strong 3D CAD skills—ideally with Catia V5 surfacing—and good solid modelling knowledge.
- Understanding of composite manufacturing and pre‑preg technologies.
- Relevant experience in an F1 environment (desirable).
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
- A proactive, reliable and self‑motivated approach, with strong teamwork skills.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
About
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness classes, as well as a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Skills Required
- Degree in composite engineering or related discipline
- Experience producing high-level design schemes and detailed drawings of complex assemblies
- Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally Catia V5 surfacing
- Good solid modelling knowledge
- Understanding of composite manufacturing and pre-preg technologies
- Relevant experience in an F1 environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Proactive, reliable, self-motivated with strong teamwork skills
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The Company
What We Do
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is a British Formula One constructor and a global brand synonymous with high-performance racing cars.
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