Lead Structural Analysis Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team based in Silverstone is seeking a Lead Structural Analysis Engineer. The role involves detailed analysis and optimization to ensure performance and reliability. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in motorsport, particularly FEA. This position comes with industry-leading benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Formula 1 or other motorsport industries.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis and optimization of complex structures.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to other FEA Engineers.
• Develop and enhance analysis tools and workflows.

Skills

FEA

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lead Structural Analysis Engineer role at Cadillac Formula 1 Team. Based at Silverstone, you will provide, develop, and refine analysis tools, methodologies, and processes to underpin the work of engineering and design teams, ensuring structural integrity, optimizing performance, and driving efficiency across all stages of car development, from concept to trackside execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis and optimization of complex structures and assemblies to ensure performance, safety, and reliability


• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to other FEA Engineers


• Develop and enhance analysis tools, workflows, and methodologies to improve FEA efficiency and accuracy, in collaboration with the Lead CAE Engineer


• Create, manage, and maintain engineering databases to support structural analysis activities and knowledge sharing


• Collaborate closely with design, aerodynamics, and manufacturing teams to ensure analysis results are fully integrated into high-performance engineering solutions

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or equivalent


• Extensive experience in Formula 1 or other motorsport industries


• Experience of FEA


• Strong IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.)


• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off, and as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1 Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

Location: Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 24 October 2025