Race Engineer

Lola Cars; Silverstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lola Cars in Silverstone is seeking an experienced Race Engineer to join our growing team as we drive the Gen 4.0 era of Formula E. You will be trackside at race and test events, lead a talented mix of Performance, Controls, Systems, Tyre and Strategy groups, and influence car performance through data, simulation and hands-on leadership.

You will manage real-time decisions, develop run plans, and ensure safe, legal, and high-performance operation while coordinating with factory engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or commensurate work experience.
• Mechanical, Motorsport or Aeronautical engineering degree desirable.
• Project management experience desirable.
• An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.
• This is a key role for an experienced motorsport engineer who thrives under pressure and values precision and performance, ideally with a background in Formula 1, Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar or Formula 2.
• Willingness to travel internationally for testing and race events.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously refine car setup using data analysis, simulation outputs, driver feedback, and performance group input.
• Create, execute, and adapt run plans, including setup changes and modifications during sessions, to maximise performance and learning.
• Lead real time, mid event decision making, analysing setup, tyre behaviour, energy use, competitor performance, and driver feedback.
• Manage and coordinate trackside and factory-based engineers, working closely with Performance, Controls, Systems, Tyre, and Strategy groups to optimise car performance and development.
• Direct and lead the car crew and mechanics during events, fostering clear communication, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Oversee track, simulator, and rig testing activities, ensuring strong correlation between simulation and on-track performance.
• Lead simulation and simulator correlation efforts pre event, during event, and post event, providing clear recommendations and actions.
• Plan, organise, and execute simulator and on-track test events, supporting both race preparation and long-term performance development.
• Maintain accurate and up to date event data, reports, and technical documentation, including detailed post event analyses.
• Take shared responsibility for car legality and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Technical Coordinator.
• Establish, document, and implement best practices to ensure safe, legal, reliable, and high performance car operation.
• Contribute to fault reporting, rectification processes, and technical operating documentation, supporting continuous improvement.
• Support long term car development and specification, contributing to performance reviews and project review meetings to ensure alignment across technical areas.

Skills

Race engineering

Problem solving

Initiative

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Team player

Effective communication

Issue identification

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Team leadership

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor-level degree or equivalent

Mechanical/Motorsport/Aeronautical engineering

Project management experience desirable

Motorsport engineering interest

Experience in F1/Formula E/WEC/IndyCar/Formula 2

Job description

The Opportunity

At Lola Cars, we are building something special.

At Lola Cars, we are building something special.

As one of the most iconic names in motorsport, design, build, engineer and race world-class race and road cars from our new headquarters at Silverstone, and we need exceptional people behind every part of that journey.

This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Race Engineer to join our growing, dedicated and talented team as we embark on the exciting Gen 4.0 era of Formula E, taking on a key trackside role at race and test events where your technical insight, operational judgement and strategic decision‑making will directly influence car performance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Define and continuously refine car setup using data analysis, simulation outputs, driver feedback, and performance group input.
• Create, execute, and adapt run plans, including setup changes and modifications during sessions, to maximise performance and learning.
• Lead real time, mid event decision making, analysing setup, tyre behaviour, energy use, competitor performance, and driver feedback.
• Manage and coordinate trackside and factory‑based engineers, working closely with Performance, Controls, Systems, Tyre, and Strategy groups to optimise car performance and development.
• Direct and lead the car crew and mechanics during events, fostering clear communication, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Oversee track, simulator, and rig testing activities, ensuring strong correlation between simulation and on‑track performance.
• Lead simulation and simulator correlation efforts pre event, during event, and post event, providing clear recommendations and actions.
• Plan, organise, and execute simulator and on‑track test events, supporting both race preparation and long‑term performance development.
• Maintain accurate and up to date event data, reports, and technical documentation, including detailed post event analyses.
• Take shared responsibility for car legality and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Technical Coordinator.
• Establish, document, and implement best practices to ensure safe, legal, reliable, and high performance car operation.
• Contribute to fault reporting, rectification processes, and technical operating documentation, supporting continuous improvement.
• Support long term car development and specification, contributing to performance reviews and project review meetings to ensure alignment across technical areas.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trackside role within top‑tier motorsport, highlighting a proven track record in Race engineering.

• Self‑motivated to develop, drive and deliver the Race Engineer remit.
• A proactive evidence‑based approach to problem‑solving, coupled with a "can do" attitude and a high degree of initiative.
• Applies rigorous problem‑solving with creative thinking and a commitment to accuracy and pride in work.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Effective communication skills, capable of efficiently presenting and explaining complex engineering topics, with a keen interest in motorsports.
• Has the confidence and knowledge to raise issues and develop solutions.
• Comfortable operating in a fluid, changing environment.
• Work systematically with meticulous attention to detail.
• Methodical and measured in approach.
• Build rapport with team members.
• Possess a composed demeanour and the ability to make structured decisions with sound reasoning.
• Lead by example and possesses the ability to inspire and motivate both their team and peers.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management abilities.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Degree‑level qualification or commensurate work experience.
• Mechanical, Motorsport or Aeronautical engineering degree desirable.
• Project management experience desirable.
• An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.
• This is a key role for an experienced motorsport engineer who thrives under pressure and values precision and performance, ideally with a background in Formula 1, Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar or Formula 2.
• Willingness to travel internationally for testing and race events.

Role, Location & Hours

The role will be based at the new Lola facility in Silverstone with the potential for some flexibility for remote working. A normal working week is 40 hrs, 8 hrs a day Monday to Friday, with race and test events as required.

Why Lola

This is a rare opportunity to join one of motorsport’s most iconic names at a defining stage in its next chapter.

Based at Silverstone, you will work alongside talented engineers, technicians and performance specialists developing world‑class race vehicles in a fast‑moving, high‑performance environment where precision, innovation and teamwork matter every day.

If you are driven by motorsport, excited by performance engineering and motivated by the chance to make a visible impact, we would love to hear from you as Lola continues to push forward across next‑generation electric motorsport.

Closing Date: 9th September 2026 (we may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lola Cars is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.