# Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer (Fixed-Term)

**Company**: Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team
**Location**: Bedford
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: temporary
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Motorsport

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## Description

We are currently looking for a Wind Tunnel Operations Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate operation of the wind tunnel during aerodynamic test programmes.

You will work closely with aerodynamicists and model technicians to prepare, run and maintain testing activities in a high-performance environment.

The position offered is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare the wind tunnel, test model and associated equipment for each test session.

- Provide flexible attendance and attitude to work, both in line with the requirements of the role and any specific requirements of the projects.

- Maintain and develop good relationships with all existing staff and support workers.

Requirements:

- Technical qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, aeronautical engineering or a related discipline.

- Previous experience in wind tunnel testing is essential, ideally in Formula 1 or motorsport.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

- Good practical skills and experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.

- Experience with 3D measurement and metrology tools (Leica, Polyworks).

- Knowledge of wind tunnel testing systems, like MTS Flat-Trac Rolling Road and PIV acquisition and processing.

- A methodical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to working to high-quality standards.

- Good computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate technical records.

- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

- Willingness to work shifts and support test programmes outside normal working hours.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- Bonus Scheme

- Free daily food allowance

- Private Healthcare

- Pension Scheme

- Employee Assistance Program

- Life insurance

- Car Scheme

- Gym

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## Skills

### Required
- mechanical engineering
- electrical engineering
- aeronautical engineering
- wind tunnel testing
- 3D measurement
- metrology tools
- problem-solving
- technical record-keeping

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