We have a new opportunity to be part of our F1 Evolution team in the role of Performance Engineer. F1 Evolution is Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team’s TPC/heritage programme. As a Performance Engineer within F1 Evolu...
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Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to dr...
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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 GM Motorsports is looking to expand our motorspo...
Description The Role We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution , leading optimization of software and systems to improve...
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...
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 The Performance Engineering Group at GM Motorspo...
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...
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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 The Performance Engineering Group at GM Motorsports is seeki...
At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value...
The Role We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution , leading optimization of software and systems to improve site speed,...
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...
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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 applies F1-derived high-performa...
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About Performance at Aston Martin Aramco About You Working towards a degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field Confident analysing data, solving complex problems and collaborating across tea...
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Work Arrangement This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business Relocation This job is not eli...
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Duration: 1 year Start Date: July 2026 About Us We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Aerodynamic Performance group plays a critical role in maximising the car’s o...
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 Performance Engineer...
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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 role within the GM Motorsports Program invo...
Tasks As a team, we... ...are responsible for the performance characteristics of our Porsche vehicles and ensure that the vehicle concepts are developed in a targeted manner with a focus on performance in all relevant 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...
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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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+)
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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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