Aerodynamic Data Analyst

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing 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

Williams Racing is looking for a highly analytical and innovative engineer to enhance the correlation between Wind Tunnel, CFD, and track performance. This role is crucial in ensuring our simulation and part selection methodologies translate seamlessly to real-world track conditions.

Working in the Aerodynamic Correlation and Methods group, you will collaborate across multiple departments, including Trackside Aero, Vehicle Performance, CFD, Wind Tunnel, and Aero Development, using cutting-edge tools and techniques to push performance boundaries.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Optimising Wind Tunnel to Track Correlation – Analysing and refining simulation environments for improved accuracy.
• Defining & Analysing DIL Experiments – Understanding aero performance sensitivities and their impact on lap time.
• Improving CFD Simulations – Identifying deficiencies and working closely with the CFD team to enhance accuracy.
• Leading R&D Projects – Driving new instrumentation capabilities and data analysis improvements.
• Enhancing Data Toolsets – Collaborating with software engineers to develop cutting-edge performance analysis tools.
• Cross-Department Collaboration – Contributing to whole car simulation correlation to unlock new performance gains.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to work seamlessly across technical groups.
• A passionate problem-solver with a solid understanding of dynamic systems and optimisation.
• Experience in performance and correlation data analysis, with a background in vehicle dynamics being a plus.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and aerodynamic data interpretation is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in scientific coding languages and the ability to develop data analysis tools.
• Ability to present complex analysis in a clear, data-driven and insightful way.
• Degree in Aerodynamics, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Data Science (or equivalent).

Why Join Williams Racing?

• Work at the cutting edge of aero performance innovation
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to revolutionize data-driven decision-making
• Be part of a high-performance, fast-paced F1 environment
• Work on groundbreaking projects that directly impact race performance

Additional Information

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Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.