Aston Martin F1 Team
Graduate Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer - Electrical
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Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Department: Wind Tunnel Operations
Location: Silverstone
Description
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.
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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.
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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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