Description This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, ], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum. The Ro...
Description Remote: Reporting where work can/needs to be performed / collaboration should happen. If the person lives w/n 50 miles of such a location, they are expected to come in three times a week. If they do not live...
Description Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum. Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits The Rol...
Tasks As a team, we… …manage the virtual and physical prototype process chain of our future sports cars: from concept evaluation through development and testing to feature approval. Our focus is on maximum performance wi...
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR FORD PERFORMANCE MOTORSPORTS F1 PARTNERSHIP at Ford Global Career Site EXPERIENCE LEVEL 5-10 years of experience required WORK ARRANGEMENT Work Style: On-site WORKING HOURS Schedule: 40 hours per week...
Established in 2022, Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT) Special Projects is the advanced engineering division of the Aston Martin Racing Performance Group. AMPT Special Projects is focused on applying our F1-de...
Established in 2022, Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT) Special Projects is the advanced engineering division of the Aston Martin Racing Performance Group. Key Responsibilities Leading the end-to-end design of...
At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and...
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, ], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum. The Role Advanced...
At McLaren, we set the standard for high performance in sport. If you want to test your ideas with the world watching, measure progress in milliseconds, and play your part in racing history—you belong here. The Role No m...
The Cadillac Formula 1 ® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1 ® , bringing a fresh perspective and...
Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum. The Role This position is part of GM Motorsports Performa...
Description Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times a week, at minimum. The Role: The Low Voltage Infrastructure...
Job description and duties Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Performance Engineer is responsible for performance analysis and data for all championships (WEC, ELMS, ALMS). Their mission is to predict, analyze, and...
This position’s responsibility includes: Directly contributes to the IndyCar overall car performance, traveling to all Race and Test events. This includes but is not limited to: Assist the Race Engineer in set-up and fin...
Job Description: The candidate will work on improving race car characterization and performance with an aerodynamic focus. This will involve various tasks such as wind tunnel testing, CFD simulations, data analysis, surf...
Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Performance Engineering Internship/Co-op Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking a h...
Red Bull Technology (RBT) has an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to spend a year as part of our Electronics team. The placement will run from the summer of 2025 for one year and offer the opportunity to...
This is a high-impact role critical to advancing the MOPAR continuous improvement system - Stellantis Parts Distribution System (SPDS) methodology and strengthening problem-solving capabilities across the entire supply c...
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project. Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has three locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of th...
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2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship… we’re just getting started. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to...
Key Responsibilities Leading structural analysis of components and assemblies using a mix of hand calculations and FEA (preferably Altair/Hypermesh). Delivering high-quality reports, feedback, and actionable insights to...
Key Responsibilities Performing structural analysis (hand calcs + FEA) on mechanical and composite parts and assemblies. Delivering clear, actionable feedback and reports to design teams from concept through to completio...
Key Responsibilities Designing and developing composite components from concept to completion, including packaging, surfacing, and tooling. Producing detailed CAD models, assembly drawings, and laminate specifications. C...
Formula 1 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts...
You support paid media campaigns covering the entire vehicle life cycle across various media channels such as Social Media, Paid Search, and Programmatic Channels. What awaits you? You contribute to the coordination of e...
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an...
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At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our pa...
At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do, can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our p...
The Performance Engineer directly contributes to the performance of our race cars by working closely with the race engineers, engineering staff, and crew chiefs, while also working independently to identify, test, organi...
Req ID 79864 | Częstochowa, Wroclaw LP2, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o. About the Team Facilitator to ensure that ZF maintains financial health and achieves its targets. Transparency on key financials, i...
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Performance Engineering - Salary Insights
- Junior Performance Engineer: £35,000 - £50,000 ($44,000 - $63,000)
- Performance Engineer: £50,000 - £80,000 ($63,000 - $101,000)
- Senior Performance Engineer: £80,000 - £120,000+ ($101,000 - $151,000+)
Salaries vary based on racing series, team size, and track record of success.
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Performance Engineering - Common Specialisations
- Vehicle Performance Engineer - Overall car optimization
- Race Performance Engineer - Trackside optimization
- Simulation Performance Engineer - Virtual testing and setup
- Tyre Performance Engineer - Tyre optimization specialist
- Power Unit Performance - Engine performance analysis
- Aero Performance Engineer - Aerodynamic optimization
Performance Engineering - Typical Requirements
- Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree
- Strong data analysis skills
- Vehicle dynamics understanding
- Racing operations experience
- Programming abilities (MATLAB, Python)
- Race simulation expertise
- Track testing experience
Performance Engineering - Career Development
Common career progression paths include:
- Data Engineer → Performance Engineer → Race Engineer
- Simulation Engineer → Senior Performance Engineer → Technical Director
- Vehicle Dynamics Engineer → Chief Performance Engineer → Technical Head
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