RaceOn

Senior Trackside Performance Engineer

RaceOn

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and mentor the Performance Engineering team
  • Oversee performance analysis strategies and reporting
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Race Engineers and Drivers
  • Lead the calibration and optimization of vehicle dynamics and performance-related on-car systems
  • Direct race car setup and performance optimization
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators
  • Develop and refine advanced performance software tools

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Motorsport, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in performance engineering in Formula E, F1, WEC, or similar high-level motorsport categories
  • Strong expertise in vehicle dynamics, tire behavior, and control systems
  • Proven trackside experience, collaborating with race engineers and drivers to fine-tune vehicle performance
  • Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Wintax, Atlas)
  • Experience with lap time simulation tools and simulator environments
  • Strong capabilities in MATLAB and other engineering analysis tools
  • Knowledge of measurement technology and telemetry applications
Benefits
  • Flexible lifestyle turning your hobby into your job
  • Travel the world and work with well-known and renowned racing teams
  • Work in various projects with the security of a permanent contract
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
performance engineeringvehicle dynamicstire behaviorcontrol systemsdata analysislap time simulationMATLABmeasurement technologytelemetry applicationsperformance software tools
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationstrategic oversightproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingteam managementcross-functional teamworkperformance optimization
Certifications
Master’s degree in Motorsport EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Automotive Engineering