Lead Structural Analysis Engineer

The Role

The Mercedes Formula One Team is seeking a passionate, driven, and technically exceptional Lead Structural Analysis Engineer to join our Structures group, specialising in mechanical structures. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing the most advanced, lightweight, and pioneering structures on the Formula One grid.

Reporting to the Head of Structures you will lead structural analysis activities across critical car components, champion innovation in both process and product, and push the boundaries of what is technically possible. Curiosity, determination, and a hunger to challenge convention are essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis projects across composite and metallic components, ensuring optimal balance of performance, strength, stiffness, and reliability, whilst maintaining ownership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and refine advanced simulation methodologies to support rapid, high-fidelity decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive innovation in materials, structural concepts, and analysis approaches to unlock competitive advantage.
• Collaborate closely with design, aerodynamics, vehicle performance, and production groups to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on complex structures, guiding engineers in best-practice modelling, validation, and documentation.
• Review load cases, failure modes, and performance envelopes, providing clear recommendations backed by sound engineering judgement.
• Support physical testing programmes, correlation exercises, and continuous improvement through analysis to test alignment.
• Champion new ideas, novel approaches, and continuous refinement of tools, workflows, and simulation capabilities.
• Ensure that all work meets stringent performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

 

About You

You bring a rare blend of technical mastery, curiosity, and competitive spirit. You thrive on solving complex structural problems and enjoy pushing technology to its limits. You relish working under time pressure and remain meticulous even when the challenge intensifies.

Essential skills and experience

• An engineering degree (2:1 minimum grade)
• Proven experience in structural analysis within motorsport, aerospace, or a similarly demanding high-performance engineering environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in FEA tools (e.g. Abaqus, Hyperworks, FE-Safe or similar), including non-linear analysis and composite modelling.
• Strong understanding of composite and metallic materials, structural behaviour, failure mechanisms, linear and non-linear material models, and optimisation approaches.
• Ability to think beyond standard solutions and explore novel structural concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate across functions.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a drive to innovate and improve.

 

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in high-rate iterative development cycles typical of Formula One.
• Familiarity with composite and metallic structures optimisation and tools (e.g. Tosca, Optiassist) scripting/automation, or advanced material modelling.
• Familiarity with racecar kinematics and dynamics.
• Demonstrated contributions to process development or simulation toolchain improvements.

 

About Us:

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Benefits:

Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidisedrestaurantand on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, on-site GP, lifeassuranceand 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

Why us:

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training,we’rebuilding a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop andretainexceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected,supportedand able to fulfil their potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.

Your Application:

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well assubmittinga cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.

Closing Date: 25.06.2026