JUNIOR PERFORMANCE ENGINEER - Formula E in Birmingham

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Junior Performance Engineer
Company: Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team
Location: Kempten, Germany (initially Mission Control-based with evolution toward trackside)
Contract Type: Full-time
Sector: Race Team, Engineering
Discipline: Performance Engineering
Experience Level: 1–2 years
Education Level: Degree
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

The Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship, uniting Lola Cars\' legendary motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology, and the racing expertise of ABT Sportsline.

We are looking for a Junior Performance Engineer to support our growing performance team. This role is ideal for a driven and analytical young engineer who is eager to grow into a trackside performance role. You will work across simulation, Mission Control operations, and tool development, with a clear progression path toward future trackside responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support simulator sessions and live race operations (starting in Mission Control).

• Analyse simulation, simulator, and car data to provide performance recommendations.

• Assist senior engineers during race events through real-time analysis and performance feedback.

• Help develop and maintain performance tools using Python, MATLAB, VBA, or similar.

• Present clear, data-driven insights to the engineering group.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in performance engineering in motorsport (e.g., F2, F3, or equivalent).

• Solid knowledge of vehicle dynamics and motorsport engineering principles.

• Strong analytical approach and attention to detail.

• Proficient in motorsport data tools – ideally ATLAS.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with simulation environments like Canopy.

• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or VBA.

Education & Background

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Proactive, curious, and ready to take initiative.

• Strong desire to learn and grow into a more senior engineering position.

What We Offer

• A dynamic learning environment within a leading Formula E team.

• Daily exposure to high-level performance engineering and real-world motorsport data.

• A clear development plan toward a future trackside performance engineering role.

• Be part of one of the most innovative racing series in the world.