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The Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship, uniting Lola Cars' legendary motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology, and the racing expertise of ABT Sportsline.
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join our trackside and simulator performance group. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven engineer with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar, or F2 to help extract the maximum from our car, tools, and team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support simulator sessions, test days, and race events as part of the performance engineering team.
- Analyse simulation, simulator, and on-track data to deliver actionable insights and performance recommendations.
- Contribute to decision-making during events through focused analysis and performance feedback.
- Support ongoing simulator / simulation correlation efforts through detailed analysis and model refinement.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, drivers, and technical staff.
- Help develop and improve in-house performance tools (Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar).
What We Offer
A fast-paced, innovative, and international motorsport environment.Active involvement in the race and test programme of a top-tier Formula E team.Opportunity to contribute directly to competitive performance and technical advancement.Profil
Discipline : Performance Engineering
Education Level : Degree
Experience Level : 3–5 years
Location : Kempten, Germany (with extensive travel to race / test events)
Required :
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in performance engineering within a high-level motorsport environment.Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics and race performance engineering.Expertise with motorsport data analysis tools – ideally ATLAS.Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools – ideally Canopy.Precise, methodical, and analytical approach to engineering tasks.Excellent communication and teamwork skills, especially under time pressure.Nice to Have :
Advanced coding skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA).Experience working with simulator and simulation model correlation.Previous Formula E experience is a strong asset.Education & Background
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, or Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.Proactive and self-motivated mindset.Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team collaboration and performance development.