Aero Physical Testing

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship over the past decade. With more than 200 grand prix starts to our name, we pride ourselves on being an ambitious challenger within Formula 1 - and we want you to be part of that journey.
The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, TGR Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Ten years later, the team is still building momentum, guided by clear objectives and technical partnerships, and fresh from securing its second biggest points haul in a Formula 1 season.
We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At TGR Haas F1 Team, you’ll gain exposure to many areas of the business, enjoy wider visibility, and clearly see your contributions.
Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too
General Summary
This role reports to the Team Leader of the Aero Physical Testing Group or their designee and is based in Maranello, Italy. The role supports the delivery and contribution of departmental and organisational objectives. Responsible for supporting day‑to‑day operations within their area of responsibility, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service, compliance, and performance. Adherence to organisational policies and procedures, effective communication with line management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive ways of working is essential.
Role Principles
Act with integrity, always upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.
Drive innovation and change to continuously improve ways of working and outcomes.
Pursue operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate inclusively, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
Maintain a customer‑focused approach, prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Champion sustainability by embedding responsible and environmentally conscious practices into everyday work.
Key Responsibilities
Role specific responsibilities:
Conduct Wind Tunnel realism studies, investigating the aerodynamic impact of factors such as WT tyres, aeroelasticity, model fidelity, and testing methodologies to improve WT testing representativeness and predictive accuracy.
Define, maintain, and develop Wind Tunnel maps and performance metrics, ensuring aerodynamic testing delivers meaningful information for development decisions, performance evaluation, and correlation activities.
Define, execute and analyse dedicated Wind Tunnel and bench experiments, translating results into actionable insights for aerodynamic development, performance assessment, and testing strategy.
Drive the application and advancement of aerodynamic measurement techniques, including pressure measurements, flow-field diagnostics, and other experimental methods to improve aerodynamic understanding.
Perform correlation studies across Wind Tunnel, Track, CFD, and benches, identifying discrepancies, improving testing realism, and establishing robust correlation metrics.
Build and maintain models, analysis routines, and software tools, ensuring compliance with company standards for software quality, model development, documentation, and maintainability.
Collaborate closely with Aero Development, Aero Performance, Aero Engineering, CFD, and Software groups to align methodologies and maximise aerodynamic performance understanding and correlation.
Operational Delivery:
Carry out day‑to‑day tasks efficiently and within agreed timescales.
Ensure work meets expected service, quality, and compliance standards.
Demonstrate accountability and professionalism in all activities.
Team & Stakeholder Collaboration:
Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Participate in meetings, briefings, and forums as required.
Respond to queries within scope, escalating more complex matters when necessary.
Compliance & Governance:
Adhere to relevant legislation, organisational policies, and internal controls.
Handle information responsibly, including confidential or sensitive data.
Support audit, governance, and risk management activities as required.
Continuous Improvement:
Contribute ideas and feedback to improve processes and ways of working.
Participate in team initiatives, projects, or improvement activities.
Additional Responsibilities:
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, as assigned by the line manager.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Focus on aerodynamics