What you'll do
Leading the concept, design, and detailing of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and assemblies across the powertrain and chassis. Designing and integrating gearbox hydraulic systems, including actuation, lubrication, and control circuits. Performing stress, flow, and sizing calculations to support component and system design decisions, with clear supporting documentation. Conducting design reviews independently or alongside the Principal Engineer and Head of Department. Deputising for the Principal Engineer and Head of Department when required. Taking end-to-end ownership of projects - from design through manufacture, assembly, testing, and on-car validation - including fault analysis and root cause resolution. Supporting design checking and peer reviews, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and continuous benchmarking against competitors. Driving innovation and continuous improvement in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Mentoring junior engineers, sharing expertise in fluid system design and integration best practices.
What you need
With a deep understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, you bring hands-on expertise in gearbox or powertrain hydraulic systems, confidently selecting pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, and other critical components, and packaging them efficiently within tight spatial constraints. Your strong grasp of engineering fundamentals - materials, stress, and fluid mechanics - underpins every decision you make, and your background includes a relevant engineering degree (Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace), supported by practical design experience in motorsport, aerospace, or precision engineering. You’re fluent in CAD and ideally familiar with Siemens NX, but you’re just as capable of adapting quickly if your experience lies with other platforms. Above all, you’re a clear communicator and a collaborative teammate, confident working across disciplines and influencing others to drive the best possible outcomes.
Why this matters
This role is a key part of our team's success, and we're looking for someone who is passionate about hydraulic and pneumatic system design and integration. As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from concept to delivery, and will be responsible for leading the design and development of our hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You'll work closely with our engineering teams to ensure that our systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety.
