Overview
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.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 PurposeAs 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 testingDevelop and validate power unit calibration and control strategiesAnalyse large data sets to identify opportunities for performance optimisationSupport HIL, DIL, Dyno, and Rig testing activitiesCollaborate with Product Engineering and customer teams to develop simulation and analysis toolsDeliver improvements across areas such as: Fuel efficiencyEnergy managementHeat rejectionDriveability
Translate test results into actionable engineering solutions for implementationSupport Lap Simulation, Calibration, and Control activities as requiredAct as a key technical interface with customer teams, ensuring effective communication and delivery
Key Skills & ExperienceEssential: Proven experience in performance engineering within motorsport or high-performance automotive environmentsBackground in test request authoring and execution (performance and characterisation)Strong experience with data analysis and optimisation, ideally using MATLAB or similar toolsExperience 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 OneUnderstanding of power unit and chassis interactionExposure to control system calibration and development
Qualifications Degree (minimum 2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Behavioural Competencies Strong analytical and mathematical capabilityProactive, organised, and methodical approachExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearlyCollaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skillsInnovative and solutions-driven mindsetHigh level of professionalism and awareness of IP sensitivity
Success Measures Delivery of power unit calibration, control, and simulation activitiesEffective execution of performance testing programmesDevelopment of robust relationships with internal and customer engineering teamsContinuous improvement of testing methodologies, simulation tools, and analysis capabilityImplementation of measurable performance gains within reliability limits
What Do You Get Work with a front-running Formula One teamContribute directly to race-winning performance improvementsLong-term contract offering stability and project continuityExposure to cutting-edge hybrid power unit technology
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