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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.