DiL Development Team Leader
UK Wide
You know DiL can be far more than a support tool. Used properly, it shapes development direction, strengthens correlation, and helps engineers make better decisions before the car ever reaches the track. You’ve worked in car performance and simulation before, and you’re ready to take more ownership of how that capability evolves.
This role puts you at the centre of that work. You’ll lead DiL development, bring engineering teams together, and make sure simulation activity is focused on the areas that can have the biggest impact on performance. It’s a chance to move away from reactive support and into a role where you can set priorities, improve collaboration, and drive the function forward.
For someone who enjoys combining technical depth with leadership, this is a strong next step. You’ll work at the forefront of motorsport simulation, shape a growing DiL capability, and see the influence of your work feed directly into car development.
Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?
When you think of motorsport, you think of our client. Few projects are as exciting as the ones they are presenting. Intrigued? As part of their team, you'll be supported with a hefty benefits package and opportunities for international travel.
What will your day to day look like?
You’ll lead a specialist simulator and performance engineering function, using driver-in-the-loop testing to support car development, race preparation and long-term performance improvement.
• Lead the simulator team in planning, running and analysing structured test programmes
• Use simulator activity to support car performance development and setup direction
• Support race event preparation through pre-event, on-event and post-event testing
• Analyse simulator results and turn findings into clear performance recommendations
• Contribute to future car concept work through simulation-led development
• Monitor correlation between virtual and real-world performance data
• Work closely with race engineering, drivers and wider performance groups
• Help prioritise modelling improvements and virtual car development
• Develop tools, processes and testing methods to improve data quality and decision-making
• Identify new technologies and techniques to improve simulator accuracy and driver immersion
• Manage and develop the simulator driver pool
You’ll play a key role in connecting driver feedback, simulator data and engineering insight to support better performance on track.
This role will suit you if you…
• Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a similar discipline
• Have a strong background in car performance analysis and development
• Understand vehicle dynamics and how it interacts with aerodynamics, power unit and wider car systems
• Have experience working with driver-in-the-loop simulation or advanced simulation tools
• Can lead, develop and motivate a technical team
• Are confident managing multiple objectives in a high-performance engineering environment
• Can translate complex data into clear engineering decisions
• Communicate well with drivers, engineers and cross-functional teams
• Are collaborative, detail-focused and comfortable working under pressure
• Are proactive in improving tools, processes and testing standards
• Have a strong interest in using simulation to unlock real-world performance gains
Think this could be your next role?
Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Rhys on rhys.greenslade@fmctalent.com
The fine print
Reference number: 22640
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Rhys Greenslade
