Performance Engineer Hypercar

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned motorsport team in Bolton is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to manage activities related to driving and car performance. The successful candidate should possess an engineering degree, extensive experience in driving analysis, and a solid understanding of endurance racing. This position requires a collaborative and self-motivated individual with a strong knowledge of LMP-style cars. The role offers an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Endurance trackside experience (WEC/ELMS/Asian LMS/Formula 1/Formula E) is highly recommended.
• Self-motivated and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to driving and car performance.
• Conduct driver analysis and car performance analysis.
• Perform system performance reviews.

Skills

Driving analysis tools

Vehicle dynamics

System knowledge for performance analysis

Fluency in English

Solid knowledge of LMP-style cars

Education

Engineering or relevant degree

Tools

HHDM

HH Timing

MM Wintax

Sysma

MATLAB

Canopy

Job description

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Client:

Alpine Endurance Team

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are building something special at Alpine Endurance Team.

As part of our long-term plan to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), we are looking to expand our talented team with motivated individuals who can contribute significantly to our pursuit of excellence.

Within the Trackside Engineering Team, we have a rare opportunity for a Senior Performance Engineer.

Performance Engineer - The Role

Reporting to the Head of Trackside Engineering, the Driver & Performance Engineer will manage activities related to driving and car performance. This includes driver analysis, car performance analysis (mainly chassis-related), and system performance review.

Performance Engineer - The Person

The successful candidate will hold an engineering or relevant degree. They should have a strong understanding of driving analysis tools, vehicle dynamics, and system knowledge for performance analysis.

Additional requirements include:

• Knowledge of software used within Alpine Endurance Team such as HHDM, HH Timing, MM Wintax & Sysma, MATLAB, Canopy is advantageous.

• At least 3 years of experience in this role.

• Endurance trackside experience (WEC/ELMS/Asian LMS/Formula 1/Formula E) is highly recommended.

• Solid knowledge of LMP-style cars is essential.

• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

The candidate should be self-motivated, collaborative, and uphold high standards aligned with company values. We seek individuals eager to grow with us in this fast-paced environment.