RACE ENGINEER - Formula E

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une équipe de course de renommée mondiale recherche un ingénieur de course motivé pour diriger la direction technique et stratégique d'une voiture. Le candidat idéal doit avoir au moins 3 ans d'expérience dans le sport automobile de haut niveau, des compétences remarquables en leadership, ainsi qu'une acuité analytique. Ce poste offre l'opportunité d'être au cœur de l'innovation dans le championnat FIA Formula E, avec une dynamique de travail stimulante et l'occasion de voyager à l'international.

Benefits

Dynamique de travail compétitive

Voyages internationaux

Collaboration avec des talents de classe mondiale

Qualifications

• Au moins 3 ans d'expérience comme ingénieur de course dans le sport automobile de haut niveau.
• Compétences analytiques et attention aux détails exceptionnelles.
• Connaissance des outils de données de sport automobile requise.

Responsibilities

• Agir en tant qu'ingénieur principal responsable des aspects techniques et stratégiques d'une voiture.
• Définir les configurations basées sur l'analyse des données et les résultats de simulation.
• Gérer la communication et la coordination à travers l'équipe de voiture.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

High-performance engineering

Leadership skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Motorsport data tools

Simulation platforms

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Motorsport Engineering

Tools

ATLAS

Canopy

Python

MATLAB

VBA

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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 Teamcompetes 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 Engineerto 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.