Thermal Performance Engineer

Are you ready to make a direct impact on the future performance of a world-class Formula 1 team? As a Thermal Performance Engineer, you’ll join an innovative and dynamic group of specialists striving to push the limits of thermal efficiency and car performance. Working collaboratively across departments—including Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, Engine Systems, and Race Engineering—you’ll play a vital role in achieving our goal of consistently being a top-three team in the FIA Constructor’s Championship.

About the Role

As part of this role, you will:

• Investigate performance limitations and opportunities through defining track, dyno, rig and simulation tests and highlight the findings in high-standard reports
• Refine and develop our simulation models in Python, MATLAB and Modelica to capture current car physics and create new sim capabilities to test novel ideas for existing and future F1 cars
• Leverage our simulation stack to help define future global performance targets and optimums
• Optimise the vehicle thermal performance to the specific needs of each track through event prediction, support and correlation
• Nurture and grow collaborations across departments and with our works PU manufacturer and contribute to global car performance generation
• To chair, attend and proactively participate in meetings as required
• To work proactively, responsibly and professionally at all times and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
• Any other duties as reasonably requested aligned to your job role

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a collaborative and proactive mindset. You’ll need:

• Strong academic grounding in Physics, Thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics, with a proven ability to model these in simulation environments.
• Software skills in Python, MATLAB, or Modelica, with a passion for refining and innovating simulation capabilities.
• Problem-solving capability across diverse technical challenges, along with the ability to interpret and leverage large datasets to extract trends.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships across departments and confidently contribute under pressure.
• A results-driven attitude, with confidence in decision-making and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience in high-level motorsport—preferred but not essential — experience within Formula 1 and/or as a Performance Engineer.

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One® Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.