Tyre Modelling Engineer
– Motorsport – Northamptonshire - £DOE
Location:
Silverstone, UK
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Working hours:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. With flexibility for some remote working.
Start Date:
Flexible
Salary:
£DOE
The Company
Our client is a renowned engineering team with a rich motorsport legacy dating back over six decades. Under ambitious new ownership, they are driving a bold new chapter focused on innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
Specialising in the design and development of race-winning vehicles, their projects span advanced motorsport platforms and high-performance technology with real-world applications beyond the track. Based in Silverstone, they are investing heavily in growing a forward-thinking technical team - and this is your opportunity to be part of it.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced
Tyre Modelling Engineer
to join a growing and innovative motorsport engineering team, working on cutting-edge race car projects. The role will see you take ownership of tyre modelling activities across a range of high-performance motorsport programmes, directly influencing vehicle performance.
Role Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain in-house tyre models for use in vehicle simulations and simulators
• Assess tyre model correlation, identify areas of performance improvement, and contribute to implementation
• Propose new development items and methodologies for improving tyre modelling and tyre performance
• Support simulator testing (primarily remote) as required to further tyre model development
• Support rig testing as appropriate, and post-process results to further tyre understanding
• Assist trackside engineers with pre- and post-event analysis, as required
• Influence overall car performance by collaborating with Design, Race Engineering, and Simulator teams on tyre performance impacts
Technical Skills Required:
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within top-tier motorsport (F1, FE, WEC, or similar), with a proven track record in tyre engineering
• Strong theoretical understanding of tyre and vehicle dynamics
• Experience developing and maintaining tyre models, ideally thermo-mechanical models
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Knowledge of rig testing relating to tyres (preferred but not essential)
• Familiarity with lap time simulation software (e.g., Canopy) (preferred but not essential)
Skills Required:
• Self-motivated to develop, drive, and deliver race car performance
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Confident in raising issues and proposing solutions
• Comfortable working in a fluid, dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with a methodical, structured approach
• Builds strong rapport with colleagues and stakeholders
• Demonstrates initiative to deliver on objectives and overcome obstacles
• Composed and decisive, with the ability to make sound, reasoned decisions
• Inspires and motivates peers by leading through example
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
Qualifications & Experience Required:
• Degree-level education or commensurate work experience
• Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical Engineering degree desirable but not essential
• Background in Physics and Maths advantageous
• Project Management experience desirable but not essential
• A strong interest in and understanding of motorsport and engineering
The Successful Candidate Might Be:
• An existing Tyre or Tyre Simulation Engineer in a motorsport or automotive company
• A Tyre or Tyre Simulation Engineer with relevant skills, experience, and knowledge
• An experienced engineer with transferable expertise in tyre modelling and vehicle dynamics
What They Offer
* The opportunity to join a legendary motorsport name in an exciting new era.
* A collaborative environment where your contribution will make a real impact.
* Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
If this is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to