Wind Tunnel Test & Operations Engineer

Wind Tunnel Test & Operations Engineer page is loaded Wind Tunnel Test & Operations Engineer Apply locations Enstone time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 26, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JOBREQ_ Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description

Alpine F1 Team is seeking a skilled and motivated Wind Tunnel Test & Operations Engineer to join our Aerodynamics department. Based at our state-of-the-art facility in rural Oxfordshire, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performance team at the cutting edge of Formula 1 development.

If you're hands-on, detail-oriented, have a passion for experimental aerodynamics and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be your next step in motorsport.

The Role

As a Wind Tunnel Test & Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our wind tunnel facility. You'll be responsible for operating and maintaining the tunnel, supporting aerodynamic model testing, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all test data.

Your work will span a wide range of technical systems-including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components-and you'll be involved in everything from test planning and model setup to calibration, fault diagnosis, and data validation. You'll also contribute to the development of wind tunnel methodologies and help drive continuous improvement across the department.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work closely with aerodynamicists, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality results.

The Person

To succeed in this role, you'll need a solid foundation in aeronautical engineering, with a strong understanding of fluid dynamics and practical experience in a testing or R&D environment. You'll be confident working with complex systems, capable of solving problems under pressure, and comfortable taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.

You'll also be a natural collaborator-someone who communicates clearly, works well in a team, and is always looking for ways to improve processes and performance.

Key Skills & Experience

We're looking for candidates with experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Wind tunnel operations and model systems
• Experimental race car aerodynamics
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Calibration and data acquisition
• Fault diagnosis and root cause analysis
• Data analysis and performance monitoring
• Technical documentation and test planning
• Aerodynamics and fluid dynamics
• CAD, instrumentation, and control systems

Working Pattern

This is a factory-based role at our Enstone Technical Centre. The standard schedule includes four working days per week (two weekdays and two weekend days), with occasional additional hours during upgrades, maintenance, or the FIA shutdown. Participation in an out-of-hours on-call support rota is also required.

Our offer to you:

• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite gym
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Subsidised restaurant
• Opportunities for remote working
• Private healthcare
• A leading training and mentoring programme

And many other benefits designed to support your personal.

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Alpine, a brand born from racing
Alpine's history dates back to 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a young man passionate about competition, formed
the automotive brand. Fast forward nearly 70 years, and Alpine is now at the forefront of motor racing,
competing alongside the elite in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the World Endurance
Championship as well as many other motorsport disciplines.
The original A110 road car was introduced in 1962 and, by the early 1970s, Alpine was a major force in topflight rally competition. In 1971, Alpine took the three steps on the podium of the world-famous Rallye Monte
Carlo for the first time and later again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship
Manufacturers' title later that year.
Alpine achieved one of its most famous motorsport triumphs in 1978; overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le
Mans. Filled with this racing passion and savoir-faire, the brand continued to release new and innovative
road cars throughout the 70s and 80s, including the A310 V6 and the GTA.
As soon as Alpine's relaunch in 2012 was announced, a competition programme was born to develop the
brand's awareness. This commitment was underlined in endurance racing, which has enjoyed numerous
successes on international circuits.
Fast forward to 2021 and Alpine took its very first steps into the elite realms of Formula 1, after Luca de Meo
announced the company's decision to enter the series as the rebranded Alpine F1 Team.
In 2024, the brand is reiterating its commitment to Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Cup, GT and the SimRacing
sphere through Esports. A busy calendar for 2024, punctuated by the FIA Formula 1 World Championship,
the World Endurance Championship, the FFSA GT4 European Series, FFSA Championnat de France GT,
the Championnat de France FFSA des Rallyes, but also by customer competitions organised by the brand,
such as the Alpine Elf Rally Trophy on the road and the Alpine Elf Europa Cup on the track.