STRATEGY ENGINEER - Formula E

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsport is seeking a Strategy Engineer to join their performance team. The role involves preparing and executing race strategies using simulation and real-time analysis, with responsibilities extending to live race support and post-event data evaluation. Ideal candidates will possess proficiency in Python and relevant experience in high-pressure motorsport environments.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to strategic decisions at the heart of a Formula E race team

Dynamic and ambitious racing environment

Involvement in one of motorsport’s most innovative series

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in high-level motorsport, ideally in a strategy role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and committed to performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare race strategies through simulations and analysis.
• Deliver live support during races, including plan updates.
• Conduct post-event data analysis and prepare review documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

High competence in Microsoft Excel

Calm, analytical mindset

Experience with car data analysis

Familiarity with FIA Sporting Regulations

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Motorsport Engineering

Tools

MAT ATLAS

Data science libraries (Pandas, SciPy, etc.)

Version control (Git)

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Location:Kempten, Germany (with travel to race/test events)

Contract Type:Full-time

Discipline:Data & Strategy Engineering

Experience Level:1–3 years

Start Date:As soon as possible

Job Description

TheLola 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 looking for aStrategy Engineerto join our performance team and help drive our competitive edge through simulation, real-time analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role is critical in preparing, executing, and reviewing race strategies across the championship season.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare race strategies through simulations, analysis, and reporting.

Deliver live support during races, including plan updates, competitor tracking, and decision-making.

Conduct post-event data analysis and prepare review documentation.

Develop and maintain internal analysis and decision-support tools.

Own and improve in-event race strategy tools.

Candidate Profile

Must-Have:

Proficiency in Python.

Comfortable with version control (preferably Git).

High competence in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with car data analysis (MAT ATLAS preferred).

Familiarity with FIA Sporting Regulations.

Calm, analytical mindset with fast decision-making in high-pressure environments.

Minimum 1 year of experience in high-level motorsport, ideally in a strategy role.

Nice to Have:

Experience with data science libraries: Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib.

Knowledge of Formula E energy management systems.

Experience with One Timing.

Education & Background

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Motorsport Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Proactive, self-driven, and committed to performance improvement.

What We Offer

A dynamic and ambitious racing environment.

Involvement in one of motorsport’s most innovative series.

Opportunity to contribute to strategic decisions at the heart of a Formula E race team.