RACE ENGINEER - Formula E

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading racing team is seeking a Race Engineer in Kempten, Germany, responsible for the technical and strategic direction of a car in the FIA Formula E World Championship. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in top-level motorsport and excels under pressure. This position offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for international travel, and a key role in a front-running Formula E team.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

International travel

Opportunity to work with world-class talent and technology

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Race Engineer in top-level motorsport.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills under high-pressure environments.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer responsible for all technical and strategic aspects of one car.
• Drive mid-event decision-making with targeted analysis of setup.
• Manage communication and coordination across the car crew.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Leadership skills under pressure

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Motorsport data tools proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering

Tools

ATLAS

Canopy

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Job description

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.