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 unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.
We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.
This is history in the making. Join us.
Fueled by bold ambition:
Play your part in getting us on the grid.
We are now seeking ambitious and talented Graduate Vehicle Performance Engineers to join us. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the performance of a new and competitive F1 entry.
As a Graduate Vehicle Performance Engineer in our Vehicle Performance Group, you will be responsible for supporting simulation-based performance analysis to guide car development, setup direction, competitor analysis and correlate the simulation models to the real car. You will work alongside experienced performance engineers, vehicle dynamics specialists, and simulation developers, contributing to offline simulation tools and running scenario-based simulations to extract performance insights.
This role is ideal for someone with strong technical foundations in motorsport engineering and a passion for data analysis, simulation, and vehicle behaviour understanding.
What you will be doing:
- Run and analyse offline vehicle simulations (e.g., lap time simulation, setup sweeps, parameter studies) to support performance decision-making.
- Develop and maintain simulation models, tools, and post-processing scripts.
- Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Design, Strategy, and Race Engineering teams to assess the impact of car updates and setup changes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of simulation accuracy and usability.
- Undertake pre-event and post-event analysis, providing simulation-based insight on setup trends and performance optimisation.
- Undertake factory-based race event support.
- Support correlation efforts between simulation, track data, and driver-in-loop (DiL) results.
Driven by high performance:
What do you need to bring to the team?
- A degree quantitative in nature e.g Maths, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one data analysis language (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
- Ability to interpret simulation and real-world data to extract actionable performance conclusions.
- A proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Good understanding of vehicle dynamics, race car performance fundamentals, and simulation methods.
- Experience working with lap time simulation tools.
- Experience using motorsport data tools (e.g., ATLAS, MoTeC, Pi Toolbox).
- Internship or placement year experience in motorsport or high-performance automotive engineering.
A team like no other.
The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
At Cadillac Formula 1®, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.
Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.
