(Senior) Trackside Performance Engineer

Job description

General Information We can currently only consider applications from candidates based in Europe or the USA . This position is remote, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the project. Regular travel to the race track is required. Your mission Senior Performance Engineer Lead and mentor the Performance Engineering team, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement across remote and trackside operations. Oversee performance analysis strategies and reporting, ensuring timely and insightful data delivery to Race Engineers and Drivers. Drive cross-functional collaboration with Race Engineers and Drivers to extract maximum vehicle performance and refine race strategies. Lead the calibration and optimization of vehicle dynamics and performance-related on-car systems. Direct race car setup and performance optimization, leveraging expertise in vehicle dynamics and data-driven decision-making. Establish and monitor key performance indicators, ensuring actionable insights for race strategy and car development. Develop and refine advanced performance software tools, enhancing real-time data analysis and lap-time simulation capabilities. Lead efforts in validating and improving simulation and simulator models, ensuring seamless correlation with real-world track and test data. Provide leadership in technical reporting, delivering strategic recommendations on car setup, tire strategies, and long-term vehicle development. Spearhead the advancement of simulator technologies, ensuring cutting-edge correlation and development methodologies. Performance Engineer Support all race, test, simulator and rig activities Working on performance controls to optimize the performance of car and driver Providing pre & post event simulation, analysis and key performance metrics of car performance in race and test events Run simulator sessions for car development, race preparation and post-race correlation Develop the simulator to improve correlation to track Your profile Senior Performance Engineer ✅ Education & Experience: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Motorsport, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering. Minimum 5 years of experience in performance engineering in Formula E, F1, WEC, or similar high-level motorsport categories. Strong expertise in vehicle dynamics, tire behavior, and control systems. Proven trackside experience, collaborating with race engineers and drivers to fine-tune vehicle performance. ✅ Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Wintax, Atlas). Experience with lap time simulation tools and simulator environments. Strong capabilities in MATLAB and other engineering analysis tools. Knowledge of measurement technology and telemetry applications. ✅ Soft Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide performance engineers and optimize collaboration. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills—able to work efficiently with teams at the track and remotely. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous performance optimization. Time flexibility and willingness to travel advantageous but not necessary. Ability to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team. Performance Engineer Degree in engineering or comparable higher education At least 3 years’ experience in high level motor sports Good theoretical knowledge in the field of vehicle dynamics Knowledge of measurement technology application tools Practical experience in the use of commercial software such as MATLAB Knowledge of data analysis programs Good communication skills Time flexibility, absolute willingness to travel, especially on weekends You are able to work in a team and independently and you have a high level of commitment Why us? Be part of a young and dynamic like-minded team Flexible lifestyle turning your hobby into your job Travel the world and work with well-known and renowed racing teams work in various projects with the security of a permanent contract we offering competitive market value packages and employment with opportunities to work in all forms of motorsport without complexities