Job Title: Junior Performance Engineer
Company: Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Location: Kempten, Germany (initially Mission Control-based with evolution toward trackside)
Contract Type: Full-time
Sector: Race Team, Engineering
Discipline: Performance Engineering
Experience Level: 1–2 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 Junior Performance Engineer to support our performance team. This role is suited for a motivated and analytical engineer eager to develop into a trackside performance role. Responsibilities include simulation, Mission Control operations, and tool development, with a clear pathway to trackside duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Support simulator sessions and live race operations (initially in Mission Control).
* Analyze simulation, simulator, and vehicle data to recommend performance improvements.
* Assist senior engineers during races with real-time data analysis and feedback.
* Develop and maintain performance tools using Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar.
* Present data-driven insights to the engineering team.
Candidate Profile
Required:
* At least 1 year of experience in motorsport performance engineering (e.g., F2, F3).
* Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and motorsport engineering principles.
* Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
* Proficiency with motorsport data tools, ideally ATLAS.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Nice to Have:
* Experience with simulation environments like Canopy.
* Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or VBA.
Education & Background
* Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering or a related field.
* Proactive, curious, and initiative-taker.
* Strong desire to learn and advance into a senior engineering role.
What We Offer
* A dynamic learning environment within a leading Formula E team.
* Exposure to high-level performance engineering and motorsport data daily.
* A clear growth plan toward a trackside performance engineering role.
* Participation in one of the most innovative racing series globally.
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