Principal Vehicle Performance Engineer

Haas F1 Team; Banbury; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Impact

Global Exposure

Leadership Visibility

Career Growth

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

TGR Haas F1 Team is seeking a Principal Vehicle Performance Engineer to lead performance definition and delivery for the race car, leveraging simulation, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Reporting to the Performance Director, you will define targets, identify limitations, and develop methodologies to drive improvements across handling, tyres, and aero performance. This role requires extensive Formula 1 experience and a track record of technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Significant Formula 1 experience in vehicle dynamics, simulation, track data, and aerodynamic performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of Formula 1 performance development tools and processes.
• Working knowledge of FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering complex engineering programmes.
• Proven technical leadership in high-performance environments.
• Minimum of 15 years' professional experience, including at least 10 years in Formula 1.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Microsoft Office applications.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience contributing to the development of lap simulation, vehicle setup, and performance analysis tools.
• Experience with the McLaren Electronic Systems toolchain.
• Familiarity with Modelica, SimScape, or other physical modelling environments.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C# or C++.

Responsibilities

• Define performance targets and identify vehicle limitations across handling, tyres, and aerodynamics.
• Develop analysis methodologies and simulation capabilities to drive car performance improvements.
• Lead cross-functional projects and deliver robust engineering analyses to support decisions.
• Coordinate with Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Performance, Race Engineering, and Performance Systems groups.
• Develop and validate vehicle simulation tools and drive improvements in simulation capability.

Skills

F1 experience in vehicle dynamics, sim

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Technical leadership in high‑perform,'

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline

Minimum 15 years' professional exp (10

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline

Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

McLaren Electronic Systems toolchain

Modelica

SimScape

C#

C++

Job description

As our Principal Vehicle Performance Engineer, you will play a leading role in defining and delivering the performance potential of the TGR Haas F1 Team race car.

Reporting to the Performance Director, you will be responsible for defining performance targets, identifying vehicle limitations, and delivering analysis across vehicle handling, tyres, and aerodynamic performance. Working closely with Aero, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Performance, Race Engineering, and Performance Systems groups, you will provide technical leadership and develop analysis methodologies and simulation capabilities that drive car performance improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

Performance Analysis & Development

• Support the definition of car and aerodynamic development targets in line with overall performance objectives
• Identify vehicle weaknesses and prioritise performance improvement opportunities
• Deliver vehicle handling and performance analysis using simulation and track data
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to support race car development

Simulation & Tool Development

• Develop advanced assessment methodologies using Driver-in-the-Loop simulators and offline simulation tools
• Support aerodynamic development and upgrade evaluation through simulation-based analysis
• Contribute to the development and validation of vehicle simulation tools alongside the Performance Systems Group
• Drive improvements in simulation capability and performance analysis methodologies

Technical Leadership

• Provide functional technical leadership across Vehicle Performance Group activities
• Promote best practice across vehicle performance analysis and development
• Support performance-driven decision-making through robust engineering analysis
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate activities across Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Performance, and Race Engineering groups
• Work closely with stakeholders to align development priorities and performance objectives
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively across technical teams
• Support the delivery of cross-functional performance projects

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• Significant Formula 1 experience in vehicle dynamics, simulation, track data, and aerodynamic performance analysis
• Strong understanding of Formula 1 performance development tools and processes
• Working knowledge of FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering complex engineering programmes
• Proven technical leadership in high-performance environments
• Minimum of 15 years' professional experience, including at least 10 years in Formula 1
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Microsoft Office applications
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience contributing to the development of lap simulation, vehicle setup, and performance analysis tools
• Experience with the McLaren Electronic Systems toolchain
• Familiarity with Modelica, SimScape, or other physical modelling environments
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C# or C++

About Us

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for over a decade, with more than 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American F1 team since 1986, we made an immediate impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016, and we’re still building momentum today.

With operations across Kannapolis (USA), Banbury (UK) and Maranello (Italy), we are a performance-driven, hands-on racing team where every contribution matters.

Here, you'll have visibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact at the highest level of motorsport.

We're not a corporate machine. We're a team built on passion, speed and innovation.

Why TGR Haas F1 Team?

Because here, you don't just support performance, you help drive it.

• Real Impact – Support and enable key decisions at the heart of a Formula 1 team.
• Global Exposure – Collaborate across the UK, Italy and USA.
• Leadership Visibility – Work directly with senior executives and business leaders.
• Career Growth – Broad scope, real responsibility and meaningful contribution.
• Team Culture – Passionate, committed and high-performing colleagues.
• Innovation Mindset – Continuous improvement is part of how we operate.
• High-Performance Environment – Fast-paced, ambitious and results-driven.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, bonus and performance incentives.
• Wellbeing Support – Health and wellbeing programmes throughout the year.
• Inclusive Culture – Diversity of thought and experience strengthens our team.

Why This Role?

If you're passionate about maximising race car performance through simulation, analysis, and technical leadership, this is an opportunity to shape the development direction of a Formula 1 car while working alongside some of the industry's most talented engineers and performance specialists.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.