SENIOR PERFORMANCE ENGINEER - Formula E, Oxford district
Client:
ABT Sportsline
Location:
Oxford district, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
10.07.2025
Expiry Date:
24.08.2025
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 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 to optimize our car, tools, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support simulator sessions, test days, and race events.
* Analyze simulation and on-track data to provide insights and performance recommendations.
* 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 high-level motorsport performance engineering.
* Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and race performance.
* Experience with data analysis tools – ideally ATLAS.
* Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools – ideally Canopy.
* Methodical, precise, and analytical approach.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills under pressure.
Nice to Have:
* Advanced coding skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA).
* Experience with simulator and model correlation.
* Previous Formula E experience is a strong asset.
Education & Background
* Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset.
What We Offer
* A dynamic, innovative international motorsport environment.
* Involvement in top-tier Formula E race and test programs.
* Opportunity to impact performance and technical development.
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