Junior Tyre Science Modelling Engineer

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative F1 team located in Enstone is seeking a Junior Tyre Modelling Engineer to develop and maintain tyre models that enhance real-world performance. The role involves analysing simulation data, supporting testing, and optimizing tyre integration for chassis performance. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and be proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and offers competitive compensation including medical benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Private medical healthcare

Access to a free on-site gym

Heavily discounted car scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent within a relevant discipline.
• Good understanding of tyre thermo-mechanical models or FE models.
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics and suspension kinematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tyre models to reflect real-world performance.
• Analyse simulation data for tyre model correlation.
• Support tyre-specific simulator testing and reporting.
• Work with performance simulation team on tyre integration.

Skills

Proficient in MATLAB

Proficient in Python

Proficient in C/C++/C#

Education

Degree in relevant Science or Engineering discipline

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptionally talented Junior Tyre Modelling Engineer to join our Simulation group within the Engineering Office at Enstone. This position will play a crucial role in helping us push for podiums and race wins.

Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and optimising performance to achieve our goals. We are built on collaboration and mutual support, fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Your Challenge

• Develop and maintain a variety of tyre models, including Thermal Mechanical Models, to ensure they accurately reflect real-world tyre performance.
• Analyse vehicle, simulation, and simulator data to assess tyre model correlation and identify key parameters.
• Support tyre-specific simulator testing, including test specification, real-time support during sessions, and post-test data analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with the performance simulation team to optimise tyre integration for chassis performance.
• This is a factory-based role at Enstone.

Who We Want

We are looking for someone who is looking to build their career within F1. The ideal candidate will ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent within relevant Science or Engineering discipline. It would be beneficial if you have good base understanding of tyre thermo-mechanical models or FE models, as well as being proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++/C#.

It is necessary to possess a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, including suspension kinematics and compliance.

What We Offer

Working for Alpine F1 Team means collaborating with a talented team, directly impacting race car performance on a global stage, and enjoying our state-of-the-art facilities. We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym and restaurant, heavily discounted car scheme and many additional benefits. The thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.