Single-Seater Junior Categories Technical Manager (Geneva - Switzerland)

FIA; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization is seeking a Single-Seater Junior Categories Technical Manager to uphold technical equity across their racing categories. The ideal candidate will manage regulations, liaise with manufacturers, and supervise scrutineering at events. Required qualifications include a degree in mechanical engineering and significant experience in Single-Seater categories. This position involves regular travel to race events and offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a design or trackside lead engineer within a prominent Single-Seater category.
• Strong knowledge of current technical design practices and regulations.
• Ability to write technical documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical regulations for safety and sporting equity.
• Manage car homologation processes and documentation.
• Supervise FIA Technical Delegates at events.

Skills

Technical regulation development

CAD software proficiency

Data analysis

Knowledge of Single-Seater cars

Engineering degree

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Motorsport data logging software

Job description

Overview

Join the FIA at the heart of single-seater racing and take on a role where cutting-edge engineering meets the challenge of ensuring technical fairness across the world's most prestigious junior motorsport championships!

As the Single-Seater Junior Categories Technical Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to uphold the principle of technical equity across the FIA’s single-seater pyramid (F2, F3, FR and F4). You will be responsible for both developing and maintaining the technical regulations and deploying them at the track, managing relationships with manufacturers and coordinating the scrutineering teams at events. In addition, you will play a key role in defining and developing, in collaboration with manufacturers, the next generation of single-seater cars, ensuring they meet the evolving technical, sporting, and sustainability objectives of the FIA. You will report to the Head of Junior Single Seater Technical.

Responsibilities

TECHNICAL REGULATION & MANUFACTURER LIAISON

• Work on the development of technical regulations, focusing on safety, sporting equity, spectacle, and cost constraints.
• Manage car homologation processes and documentation, attend relevant inspection, homologation and development tests.
• Performing detailed inspections of components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Support technical communications with chassis and engine manufacturers, acting as a point of contact for exchanges.
• Participate in and support the preparation for Technical Working Group and Committee meetings.

OPERATIONS & SCRUTINEERING

• Supervise the team of FIA Technical Delegates at events, ensuring strict compliance with the regulations.
• Organize scrutineering and technical checks, issuing procedures and coordinating their implementation with the on-site team.
• Coordinate with championship promoters, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth technical operations.
• Oversee the data analysis and reporting between the racetrack and internal FIA stakeholders.

Profile

• Degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent).
• 5 to 10 years of experience as a design or trackside lead engineer within a prominent Single-Seater category (F2, F3, FR, F4) or a chassis/engine manufacturer.
• In-depth knowledge of Single-Seater cars and a solid understanding of current technical design practices and regulations.
• Solid proficiency in CAD software (3D modeling, drafting, and assembly management).
• Knowledge of metrology tools and equipment.
• Proficiency in data analysis using motorsport data logging software.
• Fluent in English, ability to write technical documents (reports & regulations); French knowledge would be a plus.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in an international environment, while demonstrating autonomy, adaptability, and resilience.

Location & Travel

This position is based at the FIA offices in Geneva (Switzerland) and requires regular international travel to 10-12 race events per season and manufacturer tests.

Deadline

Deadline to apply: September 23rd, 2025

How to apply

If you are interested, please send us your CV and cover letter.

Equal Opportunity

The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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