Structural Test Engineer - T&D

• Motorsport Valley | Sector: Motorsport | Type: Permanent
  
  

Matchtech are working on behalf of a prestigious Formula One team to recruit a Structural Test Engineer for their cutting-edge Test & Development (T&D) Group.

This role offers a unique chance to work at the forefront of F1 technology, planning and delivering critical structural tests for major car components - from wings and floors to chassis impact structures. If you're passionate about data, precision, and making things stronger, faster, and lighter, this is your playground.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structural testing activities both on-site and off-site.
• Collaborate with design engineers to interpret test requirements.
• Work with T&D technicians on test setup, rig assembly, and data acquisition.
• Create detailed test protocols, select sensors/transducers, and analyse test data.
• Deliver accurate and clear test reports, ensuring data is logged and stored properly.
• Contribute ideas to improve equipment and methods within the T&D department.
• Represent the values of honesty, inclusion, and collaboration within the team.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Motorsport Engineering.
• Experience in a test or R&D environment within motorsport, aerospace, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of data logging systems, measurement techniques, and sensor selection.
• Familiarity with composite materials and their behaviour under load.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-driven mindset.
• A genuine interest in test data and validation engineering.
  
  

This is a full-time, office-based role located at the team's high-performance campus in Motorsport Valley, with occasional travel to off-site testing facilities.