Lead Experimental Aerodynamicist

Lead Experimental Aerodynamicist page is loaded Lead Experimental Aerodynamicist Apply locations Enstone time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 30, 2025 (30 days left to apply) job requisition id JOBREQ_ Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description

Alpine Formula One Team is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Experimental Aerodynamicist to join our Experimental Aerodynamics Team. Based at our state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility in the Oxfordshire countryside, this is a rare opportunity to be part of our growing team at the forefront of experimental aerodynamics in Formula One.

If you are hands-on, detail-oriented, passionate about experimental aerodynamics, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be your next step in motorsport.

The Role

As Lead Experimental Aerodynamicist, you will play a central role in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our wind tunnel testing programme. You'll take ownership of test sessions, ensure the highest quality of data is gathered, and support the Head of Experimental Testing in leading the group.

You'll work closely with aerodynamicists, model designers, and wind tunnel engineers to deliver high-impact results that directly influence car performance. You'll also help shape the future of our testing methodologies, tools, and workflows-driving innovation and excellence across the department.

This is a leadership-focused, hands-on role that combines technical expertise with mentoring and collaboration.

The Person

To succeed in this role, you'll need a solid foundation in aeronautical engineering, a strong understanding of fluid mechanics, and substantial experience-as well as passion-for Formula One race car experimental aerodynamics. You'll be confident working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, capable of solving problems under pressure, applying your experience, and taking ownership of challenging tasks. 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:

• Over five years of experience in Formula One experimental aerodynamics
• A strong understanding of wind tunnel testing techniques and limitations
• A proven ability to lead test sessions and manage a test schedule
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team and mentoring junior engineers
• A creative approach to problem-solving and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A Master's degree (or higher) in Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline

Working Pattern

This is a factory-based role at our Enstone Technical Centre in the Oxfordshire countryside. Standard working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A flexible attitude to working hours is required, with the expectation that you will work as necessary to meet the demands of the role. Occasional weekend work and travel will also be required.

Our Offer to You

We offer a team that is truly ambitious with its goals, within a unique and friendly working environment. Our competitive remuneration package includes:

• 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 and professional growth

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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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.