The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Job Title:
Aerodynamics - Industrial Placement
Reports To:
Principal Aerodynamicist
Department:
Aerodynamics
About the Department:
The Aerodynamics Department plays a critical role in developing innovative solutions that enhance the performance of our Formula 1 car. A large variety of high-level skills are essential to guarantee the best possible results though each step of the aerodynamic development from inception to final product. Such skills are creativity, ingenuity, organization, analytical skills, attention to detail, people and process management.
Role Overview:
As an Aerodynamics Industrial Placement, you will be at the heart of our Aerodynamics team, where you’ll play a critical role in contributing to the aerodynamic development of the car through creativity, teamwork and passion. The best reward of this job is to see the race car improving at the track and eventually win races. This role offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the world of Formula 1 from an early stage in your career. The chance to work alongside some of the most talented aerodynamicists in the industry, and to contribute to the development of a car that will compete on the world stage, is incredibly exciting. The exposure to a large variety of tasks and responsibilities, not common in an early career job, gives the great opportunity of acquiring and expanding skills that not only help the personal growth but will be key in future career steps.
Your Responsibilities:
As an Aerodynamics Industrial Placement at Williams, your main responsibilities will include:
• Idea generation
• CAD design
• CFD analysis
• Data analysis and report generation
• Wind tunnel shifts
• Interaction with other aero development teams, including model design and wind tunnel engineers, model-shop etc.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace or Motorsport Engineering, with a strong foundation in aerodynamics.
• Experience in motorsport, either through internships or personal projects (highly desirable).
• Proficiency in CAD software and data analysis tools.
• Experience with CFD software and its application in engineering.
• Good understanding of race car aerodynamics and technical regulations.
• Familiarity with WT (Wind Tunnel) testing facilities.
• Strong creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Accountability and ownership of tasks.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
