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FIA World Championships: Conduct performance analysis for other FIA championships – Deliver data-driven insights to support Balance of Performance (BoP), Equivalence of Technology (EoT), and regulation development for se...
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...
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Senior Aero Performance EngineerJoin the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport! Welcome to the Audi F1 Project. Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has three...
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Req ID 79069 | Warsaw, Wroclaw LP2, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o. About the team: Are you passionate about driving market insights and leading innovative processes in the automotive aftermarket? Join ou...
Job Description Brembo è leader globale nella progettazione e produzione di sistemi e componenti frenanti ad alte prestazioni per i principali produttori di auto, moto e veicoli commerciali. Fondata in Italia nel 1961, B...
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Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport...
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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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