Senior Vehicle Performance Engineer, Northampton
Client: Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Performance Analysis
Cadillac Formula 1 is preparing for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our team is growing rapidly, aiming to build a high-performance culture across all areas. We seek talented professionals to help us compete at the highest level, from engineering to race operations.
Joining this team will enhance your career. Here are the details of the role:
Job responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Head of Performance Analysis to set strategic goals and plan work based on resources.
* Lead performance, simulation, and vehicle dynamics projects to improve:
* Short-term and long-term vehicle performance.
* Develop and maintain simulation and analysis tools.
* Support design, aero, strategy, and race engineering teams.
* Manage simulator operations.
* Maintain department administration and reporting procedures.
Requirements:
* Experience in motorsport performance or vehicle dynamics.
* Proficiency in developing and operating vehicle and tire simulation models.
* Strong understanding of physics and mathematics related to high-performance vehicles.
* Experience with Python or MATLAB/Simulink.
* Leadership skills to guide junior team members.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Open to new ideas and approaches.
* Attention to detail and minimal errors.
* Effective communication skills across departments.
* Proficiency in IT tools including MS Office suite.
* Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Additional security checks, including background and criminal record checks, may be required. We review applications on a rolling basis, and the posting closes once a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications. We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.
This description outlines the main tasks and responsibilities. The company may assign additional duties as needed based on your skills and experience.
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