Senior Stress Engineer - Formula

Senior Stress Engineer – Formula 1 | Motorsport Valley (UK)

Join a world‑class Formula 1 team in the heart of Motorsport Valley and play a critical role in the design, validation and continuous improvement of structural components for an F1 car.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Stress Engineer to work at the cutting edge of high‑performance motor sport engineering
, contributing directly to on‑track performance and innovation.

The Role

As Senior Stress Engineer
, you’ll lead and deliver structural and stress analysis activities across composite and metallic components, ensuring the highest standards of performance, safety and reliability
. Working closely with design, R&D, manufacturing and trackside teams
, you’ll influence key design decisions and support validation throughout the lifecycle – from concept to race.

• Perform structural and stress analysis (FEA and hand calculations) from concept to final release
• Produce detailed stress reports and validation documentation
• Lead and coordinate analysis activities across assemblies and junior analysts
• Investigate component damage and failures, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Monitor in‑service behaviour of car components and support validation testing
• Collaborate with design, R&D and manufacturing teams to deliver lightweight, robust solutions
• Contribute to the development of stress, sizing and analysis methodologies
• Provide trackside engineering support during test and race events (occasional)

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience with carbon fibre composites and metallic structures
• Strong theoretical and practical expertise in FEA
• Advanced user of Altair Hyper Mesh / Opti Struct and/or Abaqus
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX and CNC / DMLS manufacturing processes
• Proven senior‑level stress analysis experience in Formula 1 or motor sport
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset
• Flexibility to travel within Europe for race and test events (~1 week per month)

• Competitive salary and bonus (open to discussion)
• Free daily food allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development in a fast‑paced F1 environment

Success in Formula 1 is built on exceptional people. Join a driven, innovative and collaborative F1 team where your expertise directly influences car performance — and where your career can progress at the very highest level of motor sport.

Apply now to be part of Formula 1 innovation.