Senior R&D Engineer

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.

Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is a dynamic hub of innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries across land, sea, and air. Our project portfolio is unparalleled. Beyond the groundbreaking RB17 Hypercar and the Red Bull-commissioned submarine, we actively partner with the KTM Moto GP Team and collaborate with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their America’s Cup campaign.

Drawing on Formula One expertise and precision Red Bull Advanced Technologies are constantly elevating performance to new heights, and the recently announced RB17 two-seat Hypercar is set to be the ultimate on-track driving experience pushing design and technical boundaries far beyond what has previously been imagined.

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operation of a variety of test rigs, create plans for forthcoming tests and to plan servicing and maintenance of the facilities in conjunction with the Principal Engineer and Test Engineer.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior R&D Engineer:

• To assist the Design Office engineers and managers to define test requirements and suitable test facilities and to assist with test procedure definition.
• To assist with the design, procurement and build of test rigs to meet the identified test objectives
• To take responsibility for running of test programmes and/or delegate to the Test Engineer.
• To write and/or approve reports following test programmes including complex and/or safety critical tests.
• To represent the department in various meeting such as the Projects Meetings, ensuring effective two-way communication is upheld.
• To take overall responsibility for the functionality of the equipment in the department, ensuring that it is fit for purpose and that scheduled maintenance, servicing and calibration is identified in a timely manner.
• To support the creation of product, system and component test and validation plans
• To continuously monitor our performance and requirements and where necessary suggest improvements.

To be successful, you will:

• Have previous experience within a state-of-the-art component testing within, Gearbox sub-components and assemblies, Hydraulic systems, Oil systems or Brake systems
• Have Experience of Dyno or Test Rig/Facility projects from initial requirements through to concept design, build, commissioning, and testing
• Be educated to degree level within an Engineering discipline or equivalent
• Possess experience within control software such as PUMA, CADET, MTS Flextest, System Monitor, etc, as well as Data analysis experience using tools such as Concerto, ATLAS, MATLAB, VBA etc.

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we offer more than just a job. Beyond competitive salaries, our comprehensive benefits package includes private health care, life assurance, and a company-contributed pension scheme. You’ll also enjoy perks like an on-site gym, fitness classes, daily food allowance, free barista style hot drinks, and of course, lots of Red Bull to keep you firing on all cylinders! 

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