Graduate Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer - Electrical

About Aston Martin F1

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.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Wind Tunnel Operations team at Aston Martin Formula One.

Working at our state-of-the-art Technology Campus in Silverstone, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and continuous development of our world-class wind tunnel facility—directly contributing to the development of our Formula One cars.

As a Graduate Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer - Electrical, you’ll take ownership of key technical activities, supporting both day-to-day tunnel operation and longer-term development projects. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring strong electrical engineering expertise combined with problem-solving skills in a fast-paced motorsport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining the wind tunnel to ensure consistent, high-performance testing.
• Contribute to the design, manufacture and installation of wiring harnesses for wind tunnel and model systems.
• Calibrating instrumentation and ensuring measurement accuracy before, during, and after tests.
• Building, operating, and maintaining test rigs and calibration equipment to support development programmes.
• Supporting the design, integration, and evaluation of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Contributing to the development and validation of advanced sensors and sensing techniques.
• Analysing wind tunnel performance data to monitor facility health and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including test data, procedures, and system records.
• Supporting stock control, spares planning, and inventory management. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in electrical or electronic engineering, ideally in a high-performance or motorsport environment.
• Experience designing or working with wiring harnesses, loom design and electrical assemblies.
• Knowledge of sensor interfaces and signal conditioning systems.
• Hands-on ability to build, modify, and repair electrical systems to a high standard.
• Experience installing instrumentation and working with test equipment (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose faults under pressure.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication 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.

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