FIA F2 Performance Engineer

Alphabet Racing Italia; Italia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphabet Racing Italia seeks a skilled Performance Engineer to join our FIA Formula 2 motorsport team and optimize car performance across events.

You will lead inboard and outboard systems analysis, work with Race and Lead Engineers, perform data-driven decisions, and contribute to setup development, simulations, and reporting.

The role requires a strong team mindset, excellent communication, and willingness to travel to race and test events.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or higher with strong vehicle dynamics knowledge.
• Experience in motorsport data analysis and decision making under pressure.
• Familiarity with car systems, sensors, and endurance setup development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze inboard/outboard systems for one car across events.
• Collaborate with Race Engineer, Lead Engineer, Team Manager and Racing Director.
• Participate in car setup development, simulations and DIL activities, run planning and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Team player

Communication

Problem solving under deadlines

Data analysis

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or MSc in a relevant field

Tools

CAD design

3D printing

Data logging systems

DIL tools & data software

Job description

Performance Engineer FIA F2

We are a team racing in the F4, FIA F3 and FIA F2 categories. We are seeking a skilled Performance Engineer to join our FIA Formula 2 motorsport team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to work at the cutting edge of motorsport technology, ensuring our race cars perform at peak levels on and off the track.

Role Overview

The Performance Engineer is primarily responsible for all inboard and outboard systems, reliability and performance aspects of one car during all events. He will work closely with, and under the supervision of, the Race Engineer, Lead Engineer, Team Manager, and Racing Director. At the workshop, he will be responsible of car systems maintenance and will participate in all tasks related to car and setup development, simulation and DIL activities, run planning, data analysis, car build specifications, bench tests, lifing, general event preparation and reporting.

Our engineering structure also includes a remote team dedicated to data, simulation, aero, and vehicle dynamics performance analysis, as well as a software development department.

Requirements

• Strong team player with excellent leadership and communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within the same or a higher-level championship
• Ability to make quick, data-driven, and rational decisions under tight deadlines
• Hands-on experience managing electrical and data logging systems (looms, sensors, repairs and welding), CAD design and 3D printing, bench testing for parts stiffness, damper or clutch characterization, metrology and 3D scanning
• Experience running racing simulations and professional DIL, with background in car, tire, and aero models
• An Engineering or Master's degree with strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, tires, and aerodynamics
• Extensive experience with racing tools (data software such as MM, data management, simulation tools, KPIs, etc.)
• Ability to travel regularly to all race and test events

This is a strongly team-oriented role requiring a genuine team-first mentality. The candidate is expected to put the interests and overall performance of the team above personal convenience, support colleagues proactively, and contribute wherever assistance is required. They must be flexible and willing to undertake reasonable additional duties beyond their immediate responsibilities, particularly during demanding event periods, unexpected operational situations, or whenever doing so is necessary to support teammates and achieve the team's objectives.