NIO 333 Racing Formula E Team, a manufacturer team competing in The FIA Formula E World Championship have a requirement for a PERFORMANCE ENGINEER.
Reporting to the Chief Race Engineer, you will :-
- Work closely with the Race Engineers and Performance Group to define car set up.
- Work in conjunction with the NIO 333 Control Systems Group to optimise performance from both car and driver at Race, Test and DIL simulator events.
- Work with NIO 333 Team contracted drivers through All Race &Test events and DIL simulator sessions.
- Use and assist in developing dedicated data acquisition software and additional analysis techniques, to analyse and optimise car performance in all areas of chassis and powertrain.
- Be capable of providing pre and post event simulation, analysis and key performance metrics of vehicle performance in Race and Test events.
- Compile detailed technical, Race, Test and DIL sim event reports.
- Assist the Performance and Controls groups in developing the DIL Simulator through correlation with the Circuit.
- Have the ability, to analyse and assess development items in a robust / rigorous manner.
- Have some experience in the use of commercial software such as MATLAB and be familiar with modern programming languages such as PYTHON.
- Be comfortable with extensive international travel.
Core Skills
- Have a minimum 3 years’ relevant Performance Engineering experience in high level motorsport.
- A thorough understanding of vehicle dynamics and the controlling parameters of car balance.
- A thorough understanding of ride dynamics and damper optimization.
- A base understanding of closed and open loop control systems.
- An understanding of high voltage electrical powertrain performance factors would be beneficial, however, willingness to learn the various performance aspects of electrical powertrains will be fundamental.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and work at pace.
- The ability to work proactively and methodically with attention to detail.
- High integrity with commitment to good governance.
- Degree educated (Mechanical / Motorsport / Automotive Engineering).
