(Senior) Trackside Performance Engineer

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 renowned 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