Senior Tyre Science Modelling Engineer

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading F1 team in the UK is seeking a Senior Tyre Modelling Engineer to join its Simulation group. This role involves developing various tyre models and conducting vehicle dynamics analysis to improve performance. Candidates should have a degree in Science or Engineering and strong proficiency in MATLAB and Python. The position is based at the factory and offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career development in a vibrant culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Private medical healthcare

Access to a free on-site gym

Discounted car scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent within relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
• Good base understanding of tyre thermo-mechanical models or FE models.
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, including suspension kinematics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and parameterise a variety of tyre models.
• Understand and characterise all aspects of tyre performance.
• Develop and maintain various tyre models for vehicle performance simulations.
• Conduct vehicle/simulation data analysis.
• Support tyre-specific simulator testing.
• Problem solving in areas of vehicle dynamics.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++/C#

Understanding of tyre thermo-mechanical models

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant Science or Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Tyre Modelling Engineer to join our Simulation group within our Performance Group at Enstone. This position will play a crucial role in helping us push for podiums and race wins. Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and optimising performance to achieve our goals. We are built on collaboration and mutual support, fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Responsibilities

• To develop and parameterise a variety of tyre models including Thermal Mechanical Model to ensure they accurately reflect real world performance of tyres
• To understand and characterise all aspects of tyre performance through research and development of state-of-the-art characterisation techniques
• Development and maintenance of various tyre models used for vehicle performance simulations
• Vehicle / Simulation / Simulator data analysis to assess tyre model correlation and identify tyre model parameters
• Support tyre-specific simulator testing, including test specification, real time support during testing, post-test data analysis and reporting
• Problem solving in areas of vehicle dynamics and performance as required by the team’s priorities
• The position is factory based

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent within relevant Science or Engineering discipline
• Essential: good base understanding of tyre thermo-mechanical models or FE models
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++/C#
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, including suspension kinematics and compliance

What We Offer

Working for Alpine F1 Team means collaborating with a talented team, directly impacting race car performance on a global stage, and enjoying state-of-the-art facilities. We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym and restaurant, heavily discounted car scheme and many additional benefits. The thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.