Job Description
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, combining Lola Cars' motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s technology, and ABT Sportsline's racing expertise.
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join our trackside and simulator performance group. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar, or F2, aiming to optimize our car, tools, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support simulator sessions, test days, and race events.
* Analyze simulation, simulator, and on-track data for performance insights.
* Contribute to decision-making during events through analysis and feedback.
* Support simulator/correlation efforts through detailed analysis and model refinement.
* Communicate effectively with engineers, drivers, and technical staff.
* Develop and improve in-house performance tools (Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar).
Candidate Profile
Required:
* 3–5 years of experience in performance engineering in high-level motorsport.
* Understanding of vehicle dynamics and race performance engineering.
* Experience with motorsport data analysis tools, ideally ATLAS.
* Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools, ideally Canopy.
* Methodical, precise, and analytical approach.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Nice to Have:
* Advanced coding skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA).
* Experience with simulator and model correlation.
* Previous Formula E experience.
Education & Background
* Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset.
What We Offer
* A dynamic, international motorsport environment.
* Active participation in top-tier Formula E race and test programs.
* Opportunity to impact competitive performance and technical development.
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