Wind Tunnel Engineer

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Wantage, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Sports • Manufacturing
The Role
Operate and maintain the wind tunnel facility: run tests per aerodynamicist test lists, liaise with modelmakers, review data quality in real time, investigate and resolve facility issues, perform facility maintenance, contribute to methodology improvements, and provide out-of-hours/on-call and weekend shift support.
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Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams F1 has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors' Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers' Championship tTrophy trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve.

The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Job Description

The Wind Tunnel is central to Williams' aerodynamic development programme, and this role sits right at the heart of it. As part of the Wind Tunnel Engineer group, you'll be responsible for running tests to the highest possible standard, following test lists provided by the Duty Aerodynamicist, liaising with modelmakers to keep model changes and runs seamless, and reviewing data quality in real time to ensure conclusions are valid.

You'll be the first port of call for any facility issues, investigating, resolving where you can, and maintaining excellent communication throughout. Beyond the test day itself, you'll play an active role in facility maintenance, contribute ideas for improving test methodologies and capabilities, and form part of the out-of-hours support network.

This is a hands-on role that rewards technical curiosity, a proactive mindset, and someone who takes real pride in keeping things running at their best.

Skills and experience:

  • Good working knowledge, or the ability to quickly develop one, of wind tunnel facility systems and processes
  • Appreciation of electro-mechanical systems and assemblies
  • Rigorous approach to data review, spotting issues early and feeding back clearly
  • Keeps detailed records of all facility activity, issues, and resolutions
  • High standards across model instrumentation, mechanical assemblies, and facility configurations

About you:

You're technically capable and naturally curious, the kind of engineer who wants to understand how things work and isn't afraid to get stuck in when something needs fixing. You take quality seriously, whether that's the data coming off the tunnel or the state of the facility itself.

You work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and you're someone people can rely on, especially when things don't go to plan. You're flexible, self-motivated, and you understand the importance of confidentiality in an F1 environment.

Most importantly, you bring a positive attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to something that matters on track.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly under pressure
  • Proactive and hands-on, takes initiative without needing to be asked
  • Excellent communicator, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible approach to working, including participation in the on-call rota
  • Genuine enthusiasm for the work and a can-do attitude

Additional Information

Weekend shift role

 

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Skills Required

  • Working knowledge (or ability to quickly develop) of wind tunnel facility systems and processes
  • Appreciation of electro-mechanical systems and assemblies
  • Rigorous approach to data review and ability to spot issues early
  • Maintain detailed records of facility activity, issues, and resolutions
  • High standards across model instrumentation, mechanical assemblies, and facility configurations
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly under pressure
  • Proactive, hands-on attitude and initiative to fix issues
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible approach to working, including participation in on-call rota and weekend shifts
  • Understanding of confidentiality in a Formula 1 environment
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The Company
970 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is one of the world's leading Formula One teams and constructors. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of Formula One race cars and the deployment of this expertise to compete in the top echelon of motor racing, where it has been winning Grands Prix for more than three decades.

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