Job Description
After more than 60 years away from Formula One®, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team has more than 800 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
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The Aston Martin era represents a journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One®.
We have a new opportunity for a talented and motivated R&D Gearbox Test Technician to join our team. In 2026 we will become a works team and will be designing, manufacturing and developing our own gearbox and support systems. Delivering a state-of-the-art gearbox test facility will be a critical part of that journey and this role is central to that objective, testing and developing not only our prototype gearboxes but the transition to production race gearbox sign-off.
In this role you will be required to:
- Support the sign-off of gearboxes, clutch and differentials on the dyno and associated test rigs.
- Prepare and connect the unit on test and its support systems to the dyno for test.
- Work to the highest standards and in accordance with the specifications, to ensure delivery, performance and reliability targets are met efficiently and on time.
- Maintain a safe, efficient, and professional working environment at all times.
- Collaborate with production & build to understand test and delivery schedules.
- Follow and understand gearbox operation and work with the test engineer as required.
- Change the physical test cell configuration to run different specifications of test.
- Support clutch and lubrication testing assembly as required.
- Carry out maintenance, servicing and calibration of dyno items according to company and supplier specifications.
- Maintain a safe and efficient working environment in the dyno and other test areas.
Skills & Knowledge Required :
- Have a good technical understanding of gearboxes, their control systems and testing techniques.
- Good level of computer literacy with experience of dyno operation preferred.
- Be able to work in a team of people, and alone when required.
- Demonstrate honesty, inclusion and collaboration with fellow team members
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in a relevant gearbox role either in motorsport or another high performance industry. However, applications for a junior position will be considered for candidates who can demonstrate workplace excellence and a high level of ambition. We are of the opinion that experience can be gained but enthusiasm and attitude are of greatest importance.
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 complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.
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.