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Graduate Aerodynamicist - Non F1
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship. Formula One is like nothing else in the sporting sphere.
Job Posted- 11 Feb 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 24 Feb 2026
As a Graduate Aerodynamicistin our Applied Science Division,youwill improve vehicle performance by developing aerodynamic concepts, usingtools such asCFD to deepen our understanding of complex flow structuresandtoevaluatepossible solutionsto aerodynamic problems.
Working collaboratively as part of a small team, you will apply your creative and thoughtful nature to a variety of stimulating challenges,interpreting trends,buildinginsightandcreating novel solutions.As a valued member of the Aerodynamics Group, your ideaswill make a real contribution to the success of ournon-F1projects.Supported and guided by knowledgeable engineers, you will see your skills develop. Immersed in a culture of empowerment and fresh thinking, you will take the next step in a successful career in your chosen specialism.
Thisrole is office based 5 days per weekat ourFactory inBrackley,United Kingdom.
Key Accountabilities
Working as part of a small aerodynamics group,you’llbe involved in:
- Developing aerodynamic concepts and engineering solutions for non-F1 vehicles
- Advancing our understanding of flow physics and complex flow structures
- Surfacing, meshing and post-processing your ideas using in-house CAD / CFD tools and workflows
- Enhancing the tools capabilities used by you and your colleagues
- Analysing real-world data and correlating it with design predictions
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- A good foundation inaerodynamictheory, throughadegree in a discipline withrelevantcontentie Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering or similar
- Experience of aerodynamic design, application or research, gained through university projects, extra-curricular activities or working in industry
- An open and honest communication style and broad overview of your subject, you relish collaborating in a team setting and enjoy discussing technical concepts.
- Comfortable working on your own, applying your reflective nature, interpretive skills, attention to detail and dependable judgment to understand complicatedsituationsthen propose and evaluate quality solutions ina timelyfashion.
- Keen to develop yourselfand areexcited about constantly learning
- All assessments will be conducted in English: this is the primary language used across our Team, and you will need a good command of it to succeed in this role
A prior interest or involvement in motorsport is notrequired: we are more interested in your potential to deliver at the highest level, applying your skills and understanding to practicalproblems.
Benefits:
When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.
How to Apply
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