Senior Design Engineer – Hydraulics

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. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to prototype, testing and race deployment.

Main responsibilities

• Leading the concept, design and detailing of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and assemblies across powertrain and chassis.
• Designing and integrating gearbox hydraulic systems, including actuation, lubrication and control circuits.
• Performing stress, flow and sizing calculations with clear supporting documentation.
• Conducting design reviews and 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.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement, and mentoring junior engineers.

About you

• Deep understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, with hands-on expertise in gearbox or powertrain hydraulic systems.
• Confident selecting pumps, valves, actuators and accumulators and packaging them within tight spatial constraints.
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals — materials, stress and fluid mechanics.
• A relevant engineering degree (Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace) supported by practical design experience in motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering.
• Fluent in CAD, ideally Siemens NX, and a clear, collaborative communicator.

About Atlassian Williams F1 Team

For almost 50 years, Williams has been one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, with 16 FIA Formula 1 World Championship titles to its name — nine Constructors’ and seven Drivers’. Founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head, the team is on a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.