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This permanent position involves overseeing all performance and data analysis aspects of the car's operation at test events, ensuring car performance optimisation through simulation, telemetry data analysis, and precise setup configurations. The role also includes optimising the car's control systems, such as differential, brake bias and migration, and PU torque maps. Attendance at all Heritage Car associated events is expected.
Key Responsibilities:- Promote teamwork and effective communication across all personnel and departments.
- Support the Heritage Chief Engineer in all performance and data analysis aspects of car operation.
- Ensure control systems are set-up and working within FIA guidelines.
- Collaborate with Ferrari electronics, ERS, and engine engineers on all aspects of the car systems.
- Perform lap time simulation work for pre-event preparation, analysis during events, and post-event correlation and analysis.
- Suggest setup changes based on simulation and track data analysis.
- Manage setup sheets and files for both car build and simulation purposes.
- Monitor telemetry data from both reliability and performance perspectives.
- Manage overlays for driver during and post-session.
- Evaluate, analyse, and summarise technical data, simulation data, geometry info, tyre information, 7-post data, wind tunnel data, etc.
- Publish post-event performance reports.
- Support current car Race Team when required.
- Adhere to all safety regulations in all venues.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Heritage Chief Engineer or their designee.
- Engineering degree
- Experience as a trackside engineer, preferably in Formula 1, either as a Performance or Controls Engineer
- Experience in other motorsport formulas would be beneficial
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Deep technical background in racing car performance and vehicle dynamics
- Solid understanding of car/system design, operation, build, and preparation
- Ability to maintain high standards under stressful and time-sensitive conditions
- Capability to prioritise workload and efficiently manage time
- Team player with proficiency in collaborating with personnel at all levels
- Quick decision-making skills, with a scientific and analytical approach to problem-solving
- Empathetic and integrative approach towards colleagues
- Positive attitude with a readiness to assist others
- Excellent knowledge of ATLAS, SECU, and System Monitor
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Familiarity with lap time simulation tools and simulator environments
An ability to work and prioritise within a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require extensive international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours, including weekends. This position may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting, and manual dexterity. The work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with company health and safety policies and relevant health and safety legislation. If you are an experienced engineer with a passion for automotive performance and control systems, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's esteemed team in Banbury.
