Senior Structural Design Engineer

h3Join Our Team /h3pWe are the Audi Revolut F1® Team. /ppAudi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. /ppThe team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners. /ph3What you need? /h3pThe 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. /ppWe are seeking an experienced Senior FEM Structural Analysis Engineer to join our high-performance Structural Design and Analysis department and play a key role in the development of cutting-edge Formula 1 car components. /ppThis position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport in HInwil, Switzerland /ph3Your mission /h3ulliPerform advanced linear and non-linear finite element analyses on composite and metallic components and assemblies. /liliDefine and validate structural load cases using first-principles engineering approaches, simulation data, and track feedback. /liliSupport the design and optimisation of critical Formula 1 systems, including suspension components, aerodynamic surfaces, chassis structures, gearbox and mechanical assemblies. /liliDeliver structural sign-off documentation ensuring compliance with internal standards, FIA regulations, and project deadlines. /liliCollaborate closely with Design Engineers to achieve lightweight and robust solutions through iterative optimisation. /liliDevelop and improve analysis methodologies, automation tools, and best practices to increase department efficiency and technical capability. /liliProvide technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts and contribute to the continuous development of the analysis team. /liliSupport cross-functional projects involving vehicle dynamics, data analysis, and multidisciplinary optimisation where required. /li /ulh3Your profile /h3ulliDegree (MSc, or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. /liliSignificant experience (minimum 5 years) in structural analysis within a high-performance motorsport, automotive, or aerospace environment. /liliProven track record of delivering FEM sign-off activities for complex composite and metallic structures. /liliStrong understanding of structural mechanics, fatigue, buckling, impact analysis, vibration as well as optimisation techniques (both on composites and metals). /liliExperience working under aggressive development timescales with multiple concurrent projects. /liliBolted and bonded joint analysis and correlation with physical testing. /liliStrong first-principles engineering mindset with excellent analytical skills. /liliAbility to make sound technical decisions under tight deadlines. /liliExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. /liliFluent spoken and written English is mandatory /liliFE Solvers /liliAbaqus Standard is required. /liliExperience with Abaqus Explicit, Optistruct is advantageous. /li /ulh3Pre-and Post-Processing /h3ulliExperience with the Altair suite (HyperMesh, HyperView, HyperStudy) is required. /liliExperience with Laminate Tools and OptiAssist is advantageous. /li /ulh3CAD Software and Programming /h3ulliExperience with CATIA V5/V6 is advantageous. /liliExperience with Python or MATLAB/Simulink is advantageous. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr