(Senior) Surface Aero DesignerOur Team
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project. Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has three locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Sauber Motorsport Technical Center, UK will be operational this year. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history. This position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission
Work as surface expert within our Aerodynamics department for the Formula 1 projectWork closely with the aerodynamicists and CFD engineersGenerate complex surface models via the CATIA 3DExperience CAD system as main activity Continuously maintain and improve the complex and already very sophisticated methodology of the surface modelsImprove the aerodynamic performance of a race car in collaboration with Aerodynamicists, other Aero Designers and across departments within a very short lead time Develop innovative and comprehensive aerodynamic concept studies within the CAD systemPrepare CAD models for CFD calculations and further develop them in collaboration with Aerodynamicists
Your profile
A basic training as designer (technical college) or mechanical engineer (university of applied sciences) or a technical designer education with corresponding professional experienceWork experience in motorsport Formula 1 in similar position A minimum of 5 years professional experience in surface aerodynamic designProfessional experience in designing complex surface models in CATIA V5/V6/3DxVery broad and detailed knowledge of the GSD workbenchWorking routine with FIA Formula 1 regulationsGood visualisation skills and imaginationExcellent teamwork skills, organizational skills, and keen sense of responsibility Interested in working in a high-tech environment and fascinated by working in motorsport Pragmatic and at the same time have a distinctly scientific approachSomeone with a lot of self-motivation, dedicated, creative, result oriented and able to work independently with great attention to detailStress-tolerant, persistent, open-minded, innovative and a team player who can focus very wellProficiency in English language skills. German language skills will be an advantage
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