The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Job Title: Aero Performance Industrial Placement Reports To: Head of Trackside Aerodynamics Department: Trackside Aerodynamics About the Department: The Aero Performance Group (APG) serves as a crucial link between the aerodynamics department and the race team. APG analyses on-track car performance, correlating it with CFD data and wind tunnel results. This information is then used to guide car setup and aerodynamic development. Role Overview: As an Aero Performance Industrial Placement, you will be at the heart of our Trackside Aerodynamics team, where you’ll play a critical role in enhancing both your own and the department's understanding of the race car's aerodynamics, using this knowledge to improve track-to-tunnel correlation and optimise car setup. APG is a vital link between various departments; this role will place you at the forefront of delivering aerodynamic performance to the track. As part of this group, you'll be involved in the entire process - from defining initial aero requirements to analysing on-track performance. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into how aerodynamics is leveraged to reduce lap times. Your Responsibilities: As an Aero Performance Industrial Placement at Williams, you will: • Assisting with pre-event analysis of planned track aero testing. • Supporting in-event aero analysis from the Williams Operations Room • Analysing data post event, including correlation analysis across wind tunnel, CFD and track domains. • Use and development of our data-analysis tool suite, collaborating with dedicated software engineers within APG. Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Pursuing a degree in a relevant subject such as Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, or Mathematics. • Evidence of coding experience (in any programming language). • Basic understanding of race-car dynamics • Real-world application of any of the above criteria
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments