Graduate Design Engineer - PU Installation

A Graduate Design Engineer role at Aston Martin F1 focused on designing and developing race car components and systems within a high-performance motorsport environment.

Are you a recent or upcoming engineering graduate ready to start your career in Formula One design engineering? We’re looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to join our Power Unit Installation team, where you’ll support the design and development of critical race‑car systems from concept through to delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a high‑performance motorsport environment, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing directly to race‑car performance.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the PU Installation group, you’ll work under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining exposure across the full design lifecycle.

You will:

• Support the design of parts, tooling, jigs and fixtures for PU installation systems.

• Assist with the development of new components and equipment.

• Work closely with engineers across PU Installation, Design Office, Aerodynamics, Production, Sub‑Assembly and the Race Team.

• Translate engineering ideas into practical design concepts.

• Provide day‑to‑day support across departmental workloads, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Participate proactively in meetings and design reviews.

• Help deliver cost‑effective solutions while maintaining high design and quality standards.

• Contribute to PU installation performance development for the race car.

This role is designed to help you build strong foundations in motorsport design engineering.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for a motivated graduate with a passion for engineering and performance.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Working knowledge of CATIA or a similar industry‑standard CAD package.

• A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and their real‑world application.

• Strong analytical thinking and a proactive problem‑solving mindset.

• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

• A positive, “can‑do” attitude with the ability to work with increasing autonomy.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a genuine desire to learn and develop.

Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.

About Aston Martin F1

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track.

With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes.

Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.