Performance Engineer Hypercar

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A motorsport team in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to manage driving and car performance activities. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge in vehicle dynamics and performance analysis tools. The role also requires endurance racing experience. Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in French is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a performance engineer role.
• Endurance trackside experience is highly recommended.
• Well-founded knowledge of LMP-style cars is essential.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to driving and car performance.
• Conduct driver and car performance analysis.
• Analyze vehicle system performance.

Skills

Driving analysis

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or relevant degree

Tools

HHDM

HH Timing

MM Wintax

Sysma

MATLAB

Canopy

Job description

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We are building something special at Alpine Endurance Team.

As part of the Alpine long-term plan to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), we are looking to add talented individuals to our team who are motivated to 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 all activities related to driving and car performance. The role includes driver analysis, car performance analysis (mainly chassis-related), and a look at vehicle system performance.

Performance Engineer - The Person

The successful candidate will hold an engineering or relevant degree. They will have a strong understanding of driving analysis using various tools—such as reports to assist drivers—and vehicle dynamics & system knowledge for car performance analysis.

In addition, they will possess:

• Good knowledge of software used within Alpine Endurance Team, such as HHDM, HH Timing, MM Wintax & Sysma, MATLAB, Canopy is an advantage.

• At least 3 years of experience in this role.

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

• Well-founded knowledge of LMP-style cars is essential.

• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

The candidate should be self-motivated, willing to work collaboratively within and across teams, and serve as a role model by working to the highest standards aligned with company values.

We seek self-motivated individuals who will strengthen our team and grow with us through the fast-paced environment of our department.