Formula 1 Systems Simulation Engineer — Drive Superior Vehicle Dynamics

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Towcester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a technically outstanding, collaborative Simulation Engineer with track awareness to design and validate simulation models for critical subsystems. You will collaborate with Design and Test & Validation teams to supervise test programs and push continuous improvements in a high-performance motorsport environment.

The role emphasizes rapid decision-making, reliability, and the ability to drive vehicle performance improvements while adhering to safety and quality

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and thermofluid principles.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Simpack, and data analysis tools (Python, CAN-based tools).
• Experience in F1®, F2/F3, WEC, or similar high-performance motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate simulation models for suspension, cooling, hydraulic, and brake systems.
• Create and supervise test programs in collaboration with Design and Test & Validation teams.
• Be a strong advocate of quick design iterations, rapid decision-making and high reliability expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement, pushing the boundaries of vehicle performance in the competitive world of Formula 1 racing.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Thermofluid principles

MATLAB/Simulink

Simpack

Python

CAN-based tools

Motorsport experience

Data analysis

Tools

Simpack

CAN Tools

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a technically outstanding, collaborative Simulation Engineer with track awareness to design and validate simulation models for critical subsystems. You will collaborate with Design and Test & Validation teams to supervise test programs and push continuous improvements in a high-performance motorsport environment.

The role emphasizes rapid decision-making, reliability, and the ability to drive vehicle performance improvements while adhering to safety and quality