Senior Vehicle Performance Engineer

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Formula 1 is looking for a Senior Vehicle Performance Engineer to enhance vehicle performance and power unit research. This role involves leading project delivery and analyzing vehicle dynamics, offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic motorsport environment. Candidates should possess significant experience in automotive engineering and software development.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Automotive Engineering focused on vehicle dynamics.
• Extensive experience in vehicle dynamics and powertrain environments.
• Ability to develop software code across multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery in vehicle performance research.
• Conduct simulation analyses and develop new techniques.
• Analyze vehicle performance data and present findings.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Powertrain

Data analysis

Software development

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Automotive or Simulation-related Engineering

Job description

Formula 1 encompasses a wide range of disciplines across various industry sectors, leveraging the expertise of technicians, engineers, media rights specialists, and professionals in digital and traditional media, marketing, and communications. From timekeeping to software development, broadcast engineering, and content creation, we consider ourselves the 11th team of Formula 1.

We are seeking a Senior Vehicle Performance Engineer for our Motorsport division, based at our St James Market Office in London. Are you ready to be part of the world’s premier sport and entertainment spectacle?

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead and contribute to project delivery within a small F1 vehicle performance research group, utilizing vehicle dynamics, power unit simulation, and data science analysis to enhance vehicle performance and power unit research. Develop and deploy simulation and analysis tools to assess current and future F1 regulations.
2. Conduct simulation analyses, including lap simulations and DIL environments, and develop new techniques for simulation and results analysis to deepen understanding of the Motorsport Group's assessments of current and future F1 developments.
3. Contribute to research on the impacts of current and upcoming technical and sporting regulations on the racing spectacle and F1 ecosystem.
4. Analyze, report, and present vehicle performance data and other research findings for internal and external review.
5. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders possessing relevant tools, technology, and data, fostering strong relationships.
6. Maintain positive relationships with the FIA and all F1 teams.

About You:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Automotive or Simulation-related Engineering, with a focus on vehicle dynamics and/or powertrain.
• Extensive experience in vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and motorsports environments.
• Practical application of vehicle and power unit performance theories, analysis of experimental and theoretical results, and coding development of simulation and analytical software.
• Proven track record of delivering significant projects or workstreams.
• Excellent knowledge of vehicle dynamics, powertrains, physics, mathematics, and engineering principles.
• Ability to develop and utilize software code across multiple languages.
• Skills in analyzing results, creating concise reports, and visualizing data with meaningful conclusions.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, collaborative, and adaptable attitude, with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive approach to change and promoting a collaborative work environment.

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