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(Senior) Trackside Performance Engineer

RaceOn GmbH · France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States · 2h ago
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general information

We can currently only consider applications from candidates based in Europe or the USA.
This position is remote, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the project. Regular travel to the race track is required.

your mission

Senior Performance Engineer

  • Lead and mentor the Performance Engineering team, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement across remote and trackside operations.
  • Oversee performance analysis strategies and reporting, ensuring timely and insightful data delivery to Race Engineers and Drivers.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Race Engineers and Drivers to extract maximum vehicle performance and refine race strategies.
  • Lead the calibration and optimization of vehicle dynamics and performance-related on-car systems.
  • Direct race car setup and performance optimization, leveraging expertise in vehicle dynamics and data-driven decision-making.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators, ensuring actionable insights for race strategy and car development.
  • Develop and refine advanced performance software tools, enhancing real-time data analysis and lap-time simulation capabilities.
  • Lead efforts in validating and improving simulation and simulator models, ensuring seamless correlation with real-world track and test data.
  • Provide leadership in technical reporting, delivering strategic recommendations on car setup, tire strategies, and long-term vehicle development.
  • Spearhead the advancement of simulator technologies, ensuring cutting-edge correlation and development methodologies.

Performance Engineer

  • Support all race, test, simulator and rig activities
  • Working on performance controls to optimize the performance of car and driver
  • Providing pre & post event simulation, analysis and key performance metrics of car performance in race and test events
  • Run simulator sessions for car development, race preparation and post-race correlation
  • Develop the simulator to improve correlation to track

your profile

Senior Performance Engineer


Education & Experience:

  • 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.
Technical Skills:
  • 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.
Soft Skills:
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide performance engineers and optimize collaboration.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills—able to work efficiently with teams at the track and remotely.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous performance optimization.
  • Time flexibility and willingness to travel advantageous but not necessary.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.

Performance Engineer

  • Degree in engineering or comparable higher education
  • At least 3 years’ experience in high level motor sports
  • Good theoretical knowledge in the field of vehicle dynamics
  • Knowledge of measurement technology application tools
  • Practical experience in the use of commercial software such as MATLAB
  • Knowledge of data analysis programs
  • Good communication skills
  • Time flexibility, absolute willingness to travel, especially on weekends
  • You are able to work in a team and independently and you have a high level of commitment

why us?

  • Be part of a young and dynamic like-minded team
  • Flexible lifestyle turning your hobby into your job
  • Travel the world and work with well-known and renowed racing teams
  • work in various projects with the security of a permanent contract
  • we offering competitive market value packages and employment with opportunities to work in all forms of motorsport without complexities

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