Senior Performance Engineer

Who's it for and what's in it for you?

If you think of the word ‘innovation’ you’re probably imagining cutting-edge tech, and things that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Well, that’s exactly what our motorsports client is doing. 

With sustainability at their core, they’re building tech that’s helping us head to a future of cleaner propulsion, autonomous mobility, and more connected vehicles. Oh, and they’re also competing in the big leagues when it comes to motorsports too. They’ve got a bold plan for the next few years to really accelerate what they’re capable of. Cool, right?

As for working for them, they apply the same level of care to their people as they do their work. From the big stuff, like funded training, healthcare coverage, and wellbeing support, to having a culture that’s all about championing each and every employee, they’re a great place to work.


What will your day to day look like?

This role sits in the motorsports division and is all about performance. With grand plans for the next few seasons, they’re looking for someone who can come in and help write the next chapter by helping them achieve peak performance. Everything you do has one goal, improvement. 

So how does that play out day-to-day? Here’s a selection of the things you’ll be doing:
 

• Optimising comms between the remote team and the team at the track
• Managing and delivering on technical reports
• Collaborating with Race Engineers and Drivers 
• Working on car systems set up and vehicle dynamics
• Identifying and monitoring key performance indicators
• Suggesting the strategy for car set-up and tyres
• Using simulation and data analysis to set the performance roadmap
• Developing and running performance software tools
• Validating simulation against track and test data
• Getting the team working together behind a common goal – elite performance

This role will suit you if you...
 

• Have a degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or similar)
• Have worked in car performance roles for at least 6 years
• Understand electrification and how it applies to motorsports
• Have experience with both analysis and development
• Know a thing or two about vehicle dynamics and how it works with the whole car
• Understand lap time simulation tools and simulator environments
• Are able to use tools like Wintax and MATLAB
• Can support and develop high performing teams
• Have exceptionally high standards

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 Phil on phil.skinner@fmctalent.com 


The fine print

Reference number: 19939
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent        
FMC contact for this role: Phil Skinner