Company Description
For almost 50 years, Williams has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors' Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers' Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
Job Description
Are you ready to play a crucial part in developing the next generation of Formula 1 technology? We're looking for a skilled Engineering Technician to join our Test & Validation team and support a wide range of exciting engineering projects spanning prototype builds, performance testing, structural testing, and full vehicle assessments.
This is a unique opportunity to work hands on with world class engineering, cutting edge test rigs, and high performance components that shape the success of our F1 cars.
As a Engineering Technician, you'll bring expertise in assembling, preparing, and operating test rigs and equipment. You'll work across both on site and off site environments to ensure components and assemblies are tested to the highest standards of performance, safety, legality, and quality.
Testing & Operations
* Conduct a wide variety of tests on and off‑site, including prototype build, performance, legality, and structural testing.
* Build, assemble, maintain, and operate test rigs and associated equipment.
* Ensure sensors and data acquisition systems are correctly calibrated before testing.
* Produce accurate and compliant test reports and schedules where required.
* Uphold predefined test procedures and maintain safe operation of rigs and equipment.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
* Maintain test rigs, identifying and reporting any issues affecting safety or performance.
* Support all Prototype & Test department activities as needed.
* Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to support continuous improvement.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with internal departments to deliver efficient and accurate test work.
* Sign off pass off test documentation for components and assemblies.
Test Cells Responsibilities
* Build, maintain, and operate rotating rigs and pass off rigs within test cells.
* Support external test activities such as brake testing, engine supplier liaison, and trackside/off site events.
* Maintain test cell infrastructure including cooling rigs, electronics installations, and supporting equipment.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience working in an R&D environment, supporting the execution of vehicle or powertrain testing and validation, ideally in Formula One.
* Extensive practical engineering skills and knowledge in the preparation and operation of vehicles and test rigs
* Experience operating complex test facilities, interpreting data and fault finding.
* Relevant technical qualifications to Level 5, or level 3 with strong evidence of vocational development equivalent to level 5
* Previous supervisory or technical responsibility is desirable.
* Proficiency with the following hardware & software is highly desirable: Instron, Servotest, Cats3, MATLAB, HBM, Catman, Atlas, Mistras AE, GOM Aramis, NX, Team Centre, VBA & Williams NI
Additional Information
Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.