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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Test and Development Design Engineer - **Company:** Mercedes AMG PETRONAS - **Location:** Brackley, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Performance Testing - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a69ac806b00a7d78 ## About the Role Essential * Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar qualification at 2:1 level or above. * Demonstrable experience of working within a design engineering role in a high-end technical environment (including but not limited to motorsport, aerospace, automotive). * Capable of designing and developing engineering systems quickly, accurately and in a manner appropriate for ease of manufacture and assembly. * Proficient use of a 3D CAD system for modelling parts and creating drawings to BS8888. * Comfortable working to tight timelines and demanding schedules. * Broad engineering knowledge of mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and structural consideration in design. * Able to manage parallel projects and assign the correct priority to each while keeping a flexible and pragmatic view regarding when priorities need to change. * Able to demonstrate a solid level of first principles understanding of mechanics, and problem-solving skills that give an ability to think on your feet. * Communicative and collaborative skills to deliver effective cross-departmental results. * You adopt a flexible approach to working hours, along with a 'can do', 'team playing' attitude. * Curious, committed to continuous learning, and ability to adapt quickly to change. Desirable * Competent user of Catia 3DX. * Use and knowledge of SAP ERP Systems. * An understanding of the current F1 financial regulations. * Data analysis and visualisation within MES ATLAS 10. ## Description As a Senior Research & Development Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for ensuring that our R&D test capability evolves to meet the demands of the Engineering Group, both now and in the future. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to every aspect of a Formula 1 race car from a research and development perspective. You will be involved throughout the entire development lifecycle, from early proof-of-concept studies and technology evaluation through to design, testing, validation, and implementation. Working across multiple engineering disciplines, you will gain exposure to and touch almost every component and sub-assembly of the race car. You will play a key role in identifying, developing, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and competitive advantage, while helping to shape the team's future technical capabilities., * Responsible for the design of interfaces between race car components and all test rigs in the R&D Lab, Dyno, Brake Dyno and Heat rejection facility, to enable performance testing, reliability prove-out and production sign-off. * Support the Lead Design Engineer in the prioritisation, planning, and coordination of R&D projects, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet project objectives, business priorities, and delivery timelines. * Mentor and support younger design engineers within the R&D design team, providing technical guidance, development opportunities, and day-to-day supervision to ensure successful project delivery, achievement of learning objectives, and integration into the team. * Responsibility for managing all R&D related design-based faults and issues. This includes implementing immediate containment to minimise impact, conducting root cause analysis, and developing robust long-term solutions. * Design proof-of-concept installations to demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of new technologies. * Application of engineering principles and analytical techniques to support robust, right-first-time design solutions * Support and participate with in-house testing activities as required, with responsibility for the commissioning and validation of new test rigs and the execution of first-off component tests. * Support trackside activities through the design, development, and continuous improvement of pit stop and garage equipment, ensuring solutions are safe, reliable, ergonomic, and optimised for operational efficiency ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Software is the New Fuel, AI the New Horsepower - Pioneering New Paths at Mercedes-Benz](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1388-software-is-the-new-fuel-ai-the-new-horsepower-pioneering-new-paths-at-mercedes-benz) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)