Vehicle Performance Optimizer

1 day ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Motorsport Network Full time
About the Vehicle Performance Optimization Role

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Performance Optimizer to join our team at Andretti Cadillac in Silverstone, UK. As a key member of our performance engineering team, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the performance of our cars.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with experience in performance engineering and analysis in top-level motorsport. You will be responsible for working collaboratively with technical departments to deliver optimum performance at the track, configuring the car for maximum performance within legality and reliability constraints, and assisting the driver to extract full car potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure the car for maximum performance within legality and reliability constraints.
  • Assist the driver to extract full car potential.
  • Identify areas for performance improvement to feed back to technical departments.

Requirements:

  • Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Degree or similar qualification.
  • Experience in performance engineering and analysis in F1 or top-level motorsport.
  • Excellent knowledge of vehicle dynamics, tyres, power unit and aerodynamic performance.
  • Knowledge of measurement technology application tools.

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum



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