RACE ENGINEER - Formula E

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula E team is seeking an experienced Race Engineer to lead technical and strategic decisions for their car. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, minimum 3 years of experience in top motorsport, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This role involves extensive travel and opportunities to work with top talent and technology in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dynamic environment

Key role in a leading team

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Race Engineer in top motorsport.
• Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and high-performance engineering.
• Proactive, self-driven, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and strategic decisions for one car.
• Define setup using data analysis and simulations.
• Make mid-event decisions based on data and driver feedback.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Communication skills

Leadership skills under pressure

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering

Tools

ATLAS

Canopy (simulation platform)

Python

MATLAB

VBA

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RACE ENGINEER - Formula E, Preston, Lancashire

Client: ABT Sportsline

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.08.2025

Expiry Date: 20.09.2025

Job Description:

RACE ENGINEER

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, combining Lola Cars' motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s technology, and ABT Sportsline’s expertise.

We seek an experienced Race Engineer to lead the technical and strategic aspects of one of our cars. This role requires a motorsport engineer with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar, or Formula 2, who performs well under pressure and has a focus on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and strategic decisions for one car.
• Define setup using data analysis, simulations, and team input.
• Make mid-event decisions based on data, driver feedback, and competitors.
• Lead simulator and correlation efforts with analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate with mechanics and engineers.
• Share responsibility for car legality with the Technical Coordinator.
• Plan and execute simulator and on-track tests.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• Minimum 3 years as a Race Engineer in top motorsport.
• Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and high-performance engineering.
• Strong communication and leadership skills under pressure.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with motorsport data tools (preferably ATLAS).
• Knowledge of simulation platforms like Canopy.

Nice to Have:

• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA).
• Experience in Formula E and energy management strategies.

Education & Background

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering.
• Proactive, self-driven, team-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills across departments.

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment in an innovative racing series.
• A key role in a leading Formula E team.
• International travel and working with top talent and technology.