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 understand the performance of existing cars at all events. They will be responsible for working on projects involving in-depth simulation studies and helping to frame technical regulations. They will be heavily involved in hydrogen-related projects and technical regulations.
You will be required to:
Model any type of car and powertrain strategy to evaluate technical regulations paths,
Prepare reports using time/data analysis and simulation, before each event,
Be present at events to carry out real-time analyses of times/data and evaluations of vehicle performance,
Produce post-event reports using time/data analysis,
Develop and validate advanced and tailor-made analysis tools to improve our understanding of vehicle performance on track (driver performance, vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, powertrain, refueling), as well as competitor strategies,
Improve performance algorithms, statistical analysis tools to produce standardized reports for competitors and manufacturers,
Collaborate with the Electronic Engineer to establish specifications and liaise with control system suppliers (e.g., torque sensors).
Profile sought
You have an engineering degree and at least 10 years of experience in motorsports electronics,
You have 5 years of experience with simulation software (with several types of powertrains such as internal combustion engines, hybrid, electric motors, etc.) and with Matlab, as well as with data analysis software, preferably with Magneti Marelli (or equivalent),
You enjoy understanding and implementing methods from cutting-edge literature in the fields of optimization, statistics and machine learning,
You have good analytical skills and a good ability to summarize,
You have excellent organizational and communication skills,
You have a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently and confidentially,
Fluency in French (spoken and written) is highly desirable,
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential for this position,
You are willing to travel frequently: trips are to be expected as needed (10 to 15 trips per year),
You have the desire to work in collaboration with several stakeholders: FIA, IMSA and ACO subsidiaries.
Useful information
13th month
Mutual
Company restaurant
Automobile Club of the West
The company in a few words
The ACO is the creator and organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which has been held since 1923 on the legendary Le Mans circuit. This iconic motorsport event is now experiencing accelerated international development thanks to the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), which allows enthusiasts from around the world to attend Le Mans-style events in eight races held on four continents.
The Le Mans circuit hosts numerous other international events such as the 24 Heures Motos, the Grand Prix France Moto, Le Mans Classic, the 24 Heures Camions, the 24 Heures Karting, etc.
In addition, the ACO develops other activities linked to motor sports and road safety, which contribute to its national and international influence:
The organization of seminars and corporate events in a legendary location,
An international karting complex,
The 24 Hours Museum,
Flight schools,
Rental of slopes,
All of these activities are organized by teams of employees driven by the ACO values: Ethics, Team Spirit, Excellence, Independence, Sustainability and Passion, and who work every day at the very heart of the 24 Hours circuit.
The expertise of our employees covers the following areas: motor sports, sales and marketing, communications, and cross-functional roles.
For more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link
