(Senior) Trackside Performance Engineer
Core
Lead and mentor the Performance Engineering team to oversee performance analysis strategies, drive cross-functional collaboration with Race Engineers and Drivers, and optimize vehicle dynamics and on-car systems for maximum race performance.
Role type
Senior IC performance engineer (motorsport)
Builds
Race car setup, performance optimization, and advanced performance software tools for real-time data analysis and lap-time simulation.
Domain
Motorsport (Formula E, F1, WEC)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Vehicle dynamics, tire behavior, control systems, data analysis software (Wintax, Atlas), lap time simulation tools, MATLAB, measurement technology, telemetry applications
Preferred skills
Simulator model validation, simulator technology advancement, strategic reporting on car setup and tire strategies
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Performance Engineering team; oversee performance analysis strategies and reporting; drive cross-functional collaboration with Race Engineers and Drivers; lead calibration and optimization of vehicle dynamics and on-car systems; direct race car setup and performance optimization; establish and monitor key performance indicators; develop and refine advanced performance software tools; lead efforts in validating and improving simulation models; provide leadership in technical reporting on car setup and tire strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
