Overview
We are supporting a leading Formula One organisation in the search for a Performance Engineer to join their Customer Engineering division on a long-term contract basis.
This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the cutting edge of hybrid power unit performance, collaborating directly with customer teams to deliver measurable gains in performance, reliability, and driveability. You will play a key role in shaping how power unit systems are developed, tested, and optimised in one of the most technically advanced environments in motorsport.
Role Purpose
As a Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for the calibration, development, simulation, and validation of power unit performance improvements in response to customer team requirements.
You will work closely with both internal engineering teams and external customer stakeholders to define, test, and implement solutions that enhance on-track performance while maintaining reliability.
Key Responsibilities Plan, execute, and report on performance and characterisation testing
Develop and validate power unit calibration and control strategies
Analyse large data sets to identify opportunities for performance optimisation
Support HIL, DIL, Dyno, and Rig testing activities
Collaborate with Product Engineering and customer teams to develop simulation and analysis tools
Deliver improvements across areas such as: Fuel efficiency
Energy management
Heat rejection
Driveability
Translate test results into actionable engineering solutions for implementation
Support Lap Simulation, Calibration, and Control activities as required
Act as a key technical interface with customer teams, ensuring effective communication and delivery
Key Skills & Experience
Essential: Proven experience in performance engineering within motorsport or high-performance automotive environments
Background in test request authoring and execution (performance and characterisation)
Strong experience with data analysis and optimisation, ideally using MATLAB or similar tools
Experience working with test facilities (HIL, DIL, Dyno, Rig)
Ability to develop or utilise simulation and analytical tools
Desirable: Experience with hybrid powertrain systems, ideally in Formula One
Understanding of power unit and chassis interaction
Exposure to control system calibration and development
Qualifications Degree (minimum 2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Behavioural Competencies Strong analytical and mathematical capability
Proactive, organised, and methodical approach
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Innovative and solutions-driven mindset
High level of professionalism and awareness of IP sensitivity
Success Measures Delivery of power unit calibration, control, and simulation activities
Effective execution of performance testing programmes
Development of robust relationships with internal and customer engineering teams
Continuous improvement of testing methodologies, simulation tools, and analysis capability
Implementation of measurable performance gains within reliability limits
What Do You Get Work with a front-running Formula One team
Contribute directly to race-winning performance improvements
Long-term contract offering stability and project continuity
Exposure to cutting-edge hybrid power unit technology
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