Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Structural Analysis Engineer
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The Role
Brackley, UK
The Mercedes Formula One Team is seeking a passionate, driven, and technically capable Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Structures group. In this role, you will contribute to the development of some of the most advanced, lightweight, and performance-critical structures on the Formula One grid. Reporting to the lead structural analysis engineer, you will support structural analysis activities across key car components, helping to deliver innovative engineering solutions while developing your technical expertise in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Curiosity, determination, and a desire to learn are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite components, supporting the delivery of lightweight, reliable, and high-performance engineering solutions.
- Contribute to analysis activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through to validation and track support.
- Develop and apply simulation models to support engineering decision-making.
- Work closely with design, aerodynamics, vehicle performance, and production groups to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Evaluate load cases, stress distributions, and potential failure modes, providing clear analysis outputs and recommendations.
- Support physical testing programs and correlation activities to improve model accuracy and engineering understanding.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of analysis methodologies, tools, and workflows.
- Explore innovative structural concepts, materials, and analysis approaches.
- Ensure all work meets performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Actively share knowledge and contribute positively to the wider engineering team.
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About You
You are an enthusiastic and motivated engineer with strong engineering fundamentals and a passion for solving challenging technical problems. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take pride in producing high-quality work, and are eager to develop your technical capability while contributing directly to the performance of a Formula One car.
Essential Skills:
- Engineering degree, 2:1 minimum grade or equivalent.
- Experience in structural analysis within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, or a similarly demanding engineering environment.
- Working knowledge of FEA tools such as Abaqus, HyperWorks, FE-Safe, or similar.
- Good understanding of metallic and composite materials, structural behavior, and failure mechanisms.
- Experience with linear analysis and an interest in developing non-linear analysis capability.
- Ability to interpret analysis results and communicate findings clearly.
- Experience supporting design development, validation, or test activities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proactive, inquisitive, and committed to high engineering standards.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working within rapid development cycles, ideally in motorsport or a comparable environment.
- Exposure to structural optimization tools, scripting, or automation techniques.
- Interest in race car structures, kinematics, or vehicle dynamics.
- Experience contributing to process improvements or analysis method development.
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About Us
At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.
It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.
Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing, or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.
We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.
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Why Us
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported, and able to fulfill their potential.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.
Your Application
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
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