RACE ENGINEER - Formula E

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team is seeking a Race Engineer to oversee technical and strategic aspects of a race car. This role requires 3+ years of top-level motorsport experience, strong leadership, analytical skills, and familiarity with data tools. The position offers a competitive environment and opportunities for international travel in Formula E, working with world-class engineers.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Key role in performance shaping

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Race Engineer in top-level motorsport.
• In-depth understanding of vehicle dynamics and high-performance engineering.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills under high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer responsible for all technical and strategic aspects of one car.
• Define setup based on data analysis and simulation results.
• Manage communication and coordination across the car crew.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Leadership skills

Motorsport data tools proficiency

Simulation platform familiarity

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering

Tools

ATLAS

Canopy

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Job Title: Race Engineer
Company: Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Location: Kempten, Germany (with extensive travel to race/test events)
Contract Type: Full-time
Sector: Race Team, Engineering
Discipline: Race Engineering
Experience Level: 3+ years
Education Level: Degree
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

The Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship, uniting Lola Cars' legendary motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology, and the racing expertise of ABT Sportsline.

We are currently looking for a Race Engineer to lead the technical and strategic direction of one of our cars. This is a key role for an experienced motorsport engineer who thrives on pressure, precision, and performance—ideally with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar or Formula 2.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer responsible for all technical and strategic aspects of one car.
• Define setup based on data analysis, simulation results, and input from the performance group.
• Drive mid-event decision-making with targeted analysis of setup, driver feedback, and competitor data.
• Lead the simulator/simulation correlation effort through detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Manage communication and coordination across the car crew, including mechanics and dedicated performance/system engineers.
• Take shared responsibility for car legality with the team’s Technical Coordinator.
• Plan, organize, and execute simulator and on-track test events.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Race Engineer in top-level motorsport.
• In-depth understanding of vehicle dynamics and high-performance engineering.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills under high-pressure environments.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in motorsport data tools (preferably ATLAS).
• Familiarity with simulation platforms such as Canopy.

Nice to Have:

• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA) for tool development and performance analysis.
• Formula E experience and/or knowledge of energy management strategies.

Education & Background

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering or related field.
• Proactive, self-driven, and team-oriented.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly across departments.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and competitive working environment in one of the world’s most innovative racing series.
• A key role in shaping the performance of a front-running Formula E team.
• International travel and the opportunity to work with world-class talent and technology.