SENIOR PERFORMANCE ENGINEER
Job Title: Senior Performance Engineer
Company: Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Location: Kempten, Germany (with extensive travel to race/test events)
Contract Type: Full-time
Sector: Race Team, Engineering
Discipline: Performance Engineering
Experience Level: 3–5 years
Education Level: Degree
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Description
The Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship, uniting Lola Cars legendary motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology, and the racing expertise of ABT Sportsline.
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join our trackside and simulator performance group. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven engineer with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar, or F2 to help extract the maximum from our car, tools, and team.
Key Responsibilities
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Support simulator sessions, test days, and race events as part of the performance engineering team.
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Analyse simulation, simulator, and on-track data to deliver actionable insights and performance recommendations.
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Contribute to decision-making during events through focused analysis and performance feedback.
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Support ongoing simulator/simulation correlation efforts through detailed analysis and model refinement.
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Communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, drivers, and technical staff.
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Help develop and improve in-house performance tools (Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar).
Candidate Profile
Required:
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Minimum 3–5 years of experience in performance engineering within a high-level motorsport environment.
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Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and race performance engineering.
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Expertise with motorsport data analysis tools – ideally ATLAS.
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Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools – ideally Canopy.
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Precise, methodical, and analytical approach to engineering tasks.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills, especially under time pressure.
Nice to Have:
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Advanced coding skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA).
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Experience working with simulator and simulation model correlation.
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Previous Formula E experience is a strong asset.
Education & Background
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Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, or Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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Proactive and self-motivated mindset.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team collaboration and performance development.
What We Offer
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A fast-paced, innovative, and international motorsport environment.
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Active involvement in the race and test programme of a top-tier Formula E team.
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Opportunity to contribute directly to competitive performance and technical advancement.