Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Aerodynamic Development Industrial Placement
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The Aerodynamics Department
The Aerodynamics Department plays a critical role in developing innovative solutions that enhance the performance of our Formula 1 car. A large variety of high-level skills are essential to guarantee the best possible results through each step of the aerodynamic development from inception to final product. Such skills are creativity, ingenuity, organisation, analytical skills, attention to detail, people and process management.
On this 12-month placement
You join the Aero Development team and work on real changes to the car that the team races that season. Using Williams’ in-house analysis tools, you will interpret how car updates behave and turn that into insights that engineering colleagues act on. It is hands-on work that rewards curiosity, careful analysis and a methodical approach to testing.
- Run deep technical analysis of car changes and share findings clearly with the team
- Support the planning and running of aerodynamic experiments, including wind tunnel tests
- Apply CAD (computer-aided design) to help shape and check aerodynamic surfaces
- Work across departments, bringing teamwork and accountability to shared performance goals
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Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Atlassian Williams F1 Team.
Atlassian Williams F1 Team– Shape our team's next chapter:
For nearly 50 years, Williams F1 Team has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.
Our People Promise:
Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.
Our Industrial Placement Programme:
At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, our Industrial Placement gives ambitious students 12 months inside Formula 1. You’ll take on real responsibility with projects that shape the future car and our business. Grow with a cohort from day one, then head back to uni with experience you can apply immediately. Join a high-performance team, push boundaries, make an impact.
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Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace or Motorsport Engineering, with a strong foundation in aerodynamics.
- Experience with CFD software and its application in engineering.
- Good understanding of race car aerodynamics.
- Familiarity with WT (Wind Tunnel) testing facilities.
Additional Information
Life at Williams
Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
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