Race Engineer, wakefield

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for one of the team’s race cars at the event.
• Assure effective communication with the driver, engineers, and mechanics.
• Oversee vehicle set-up, run plan optimization, and direct interaction with the driver.
• Organize and perform all pre-event preparation work.
• Maintain the vehicle set-up database and determine the starting set-up.
• Prepare a weekend timetable, test item lists, and job lists.
• Work effectively with controls, performance, tyre and strategy engineers, as well as factory-based engineers.
• Ensure legality of the car at race events.
• Use simulation tools before and during the event to maximize performance.
• Perform post-event data analysis and comprehensive post-event reporting.
• Create analysis tools and techniques to understand and develop car performance.
• Develop, document, and apply best practices for legal, safe, and reliable car operation.
• Organize and attend relevant rig tests providing engineering support.
• Support and assist the team during the DEV sessions with performance analysis and writing reports.

Profile

• Master’s degree in mechanical or automotive-related engineering discipline.
• Previous race engineering experience in FE/F1/WEC – minimum of 3 years.
• Excellent knowledge of vehicle dynamics, tires, and control systems.
• Proficient with data analysis; previous experience with Wintax is an advantage.
• Knowledge of analysis and simulation software; previous experience with Matlab is appreciated.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of lap time simulation tools and Driver in the Loop environments.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Office-based position at Maserati MSG Racing HQ in Monaco.

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