What jobs in F1 are available and what qualifications are needed?
Some time ago, one of our forum regulars and a senior motorsport engineer contributed a post which gave some background to a career in motorsport, what was involved and how to go about finding a job. You can find that post here.
Today I was emailed a page that used to be on Jordan Grand Prix’s website which sets out the range of careers that are on offer with a typical Formula 1 team and what a typical team would be looking for from a candidate. It’s a fantastic piece and seeing as the website which originally hosted this page is long gone, hopefully no-one will be upset if I repost it.
Jordan Grand Prix is frequently asked “How do I get a job in Formula One?”. The answer is different in every case, and in the end it often comes down to a combination of skill, determination and luck! This guide is intended to give aspiring motorsport industry employees an idea of the kind of jobs which exist in Formula One, and the qualifications and experience which will improve your chances of getting a foot in the door.
While prior experience in motor racing is not essential for every role, it is a great advantage and often required, so the best advice for anyone wanting to move into Formula One is to get some experience working in lesser formulae and motorsport series.
Please note that this is for information and direction only, and the roles detailed here are not currently open for applications. If you wish to apply to Jordan Grand Prix, please respond to the advertised vacancies on the Jordan site
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Aerodynamicist
Aerodynamics Design Engineer
Chief Designer
Control Systems Engineer
Data Engineer
Design Engineer
Drawing Office Manager
Electrician
Electronics Engineer
Electronics Technician
Factory Manager
FEA Engineer
Finance Department
Head of Model Design
Press Officer
Race / Test Team Mechanic
Software Engineer
Sponsorship Manager
Sterolithography Operator (SLA)
Storeman
Sub-Assembly Manager
Technical Director
Race Engineer
Truckie
Vehicle Dynamicist
Wind Tunnel Manager
Wind Tunnel Operator
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