Play your part in getting us on the grid. Closing Date: 28th August 2025
This is a technical leadership role within The Cadillac Formula 1 Team powertrain group. You will lead the delivery of innovative, lightweight, and reliable gearbox solutions that meet the demands of high-performance racing under extreme mechanical and thermal conditions. You will:
1. Be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and continuous development of gearbox assemblies and associated transmission systems
2. Act as a key technical interface between design, analysis, manufacturing, and trackside operations
3. Oversee complex design projects and mentor junior engineers
What do you need to bring to the team? This is an opportunity for someone who combines vision, leadership, and elevated technical knowledge. You must have:
1. Significant experience in the design and development of high-performance gearbox or drivetrain systems in Formula 1, WEC, Indy Car, or an equivalent motorsport environment
2. A proven track record in leading complex mechanical design projects from concept through to trackside validation
3. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent
4. High level of expertise in CAD systems (preferably Siemens NX or CATIA 3DX), with excellent understanding of GD&T and precision tolerancing
5. Strong understanding of lightweight materials, composite design, surface treatments, lubrication systems, and heat management within high-load rotating systems
6. Familiarity with structural validation techniques, FEA collaboration, and fatigue or damage-tolerant design
7. Strong working knowledge of FIA technical regulations relating to transmission systems
About The Cadillac Formula 1 Team
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is what happens when history, purpose, and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.
We're building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape processes and practices, and an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead. A New Chapter Begins. Fueled by bold ambition.
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