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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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