Senior Design Engineer - Hydraulics

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Grove, Wantage
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Hydraulic System Design Gearbox Systems CAD Fluid Mechanics Pneumatic Systems Stress Calculations

FULL DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Powertrain Hydraulics group, contributing to a wide range of assemblies throughout the F1 car with a particular focus on hydraulic, pneumatic, and gearbox systems.

Main responsibilities:

  • Leading the concept, design, and detailing of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and assemblies across the powertrain and chassis.
  • Designing and integrating gearbox hydraulic systems, including actuation, lubrication, and control circuits.
  • Performing stress, flow, and sizing calculations to support component and system design decisions, with clear supporting documentation.
  • Conducting design reviews independently or alongside the Principal Engineer and Head of Department.
  • Deputising for the Principal Engineer and Head of Department when required.
  • Taking end-to-end ownership of projects - from design through manufacture, assembly, testing, and on-car validation - including fault analysis and root cause resolution.
  • Supporting design checking and peer reviews, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and continuous benchmarking against competitors.
  • Driving innovation and continuous improvement in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Mentoring junior engineers, sharing expertise in fluid system design and integration best practices.
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