Performance & Simulation Engineer in Silverstone

Overview: The Revival Of a Legend. Lola Cars, one of the world’s iconic motorsport brands, and the most successful manufacturer of customer racing cars of all time. Since 1958, Lola has been building cars destined to win on the track. Lola is committed to pushing innovation in engineering and intends to release the IP back into the ecosystems and develop products that have far-reaching impacts beyond motorsports. Our mission is to redefine motorsport performance by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into vehicle dynamics, race strategies, and driver safety systems.

The Opportunity: A fabulous opportunity for an experienced Performance & Simulation Engineer to join the small yet growing, dedicated and talented team at Lola as we embark on the next phase of the adventure. The role will primarily lead the performance analysis across all racing projects undertaken by the Lola Technical Team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create and run performance simulations and define performance parameters for all technical projects.
• Create and optimise vehicle simulations for all race programmes.
• Analyse telemetry and simulation data to assess and optimise vehicle performance.
• Optimise car and driver performance through thorough and targeted analysis pre-, during and post-session and event.
• Develop and implement new methodologies for performance analysis.
• Deliver innovative concepts for both on- and off-the-car to differentiate performance from competitors.
• Provide support to Race Engineer during event preparation and post-event analysis.
• Provide support for DIL activities during event preparation, post-event correlation, system development, and driver training.
• Create in-house tools for race management, energy management, and strategy.
• Work closely with trackside engineering & simulator groups to deliver accurate simulation results, for both pre & in-event.
• Create and maintain vehicle models using various software applications to enhance vehicle performance.
• Continuously explore and implement new simulation methods to ensure state-of-the-art models and algorithms.
• Take pro-active leadership in model correlation activities to enhance simulation accuracy.
• Utilise machine learning techniques to build performance analysis tools and predictive models for vehicle systems.
• Collaborate across different groups to progress toward performance targets.
• Attend track events, as necessary.
• Attend regular Performance Review and Project Review meetings to track progress and ensure alignment across technical areas.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all performance simulations.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a trackside role within top-tier motorsport such as F1, FE, or LMP, showcasing a proven track record in performance engineering.
• Well-versed in utilising simulation and Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator applications for vehicle development within motorsports.
• Demonstrates profound understanding of vehicle dynamics, tyres, and aerodynamics.
• Experience with performance control systems is an advantage.
• Experience in creating advanced vehicle and systems models for simulation purposes, including tyre modelling.
• Experience with TAG Ecosystem: ATLAS, System Monitor. vTAG exposure is an advantage.
• Vehicle simulation experience using Canopy, AVL VSM & Simulink is an advantage.
• Proficient with programming and analysis languages e.g. Matlab, Python, etc.
• Experience in machine learning is an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Self-motivated to develop, drive and deliver race car performance.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Communicates and demonstrates progress towards the end-goal.
• Confidence and knowledge to raise issues and develop solutions.
• Relatively comfortable operating in a fluid, changing environment.
• Strong attention to and enjoys the detail in all areas.
• Methodical and measured in approach.
• Builds rapport with team members.
• Initiative to find ways to achieve/deliver what is required.
• Possesses a composed demeanour and the ability to make structured decisions with sound reasoning.
• Leads by example and possesses the ability to inspire and motivate both their team and peers.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and time management abilities.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Degree level or commensurate work experience.
• Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical engineering degree desirable but not essential.
• Physics and Maths qualifications are desirable.
• Project Management experience desirable but not essential.
• An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.

Role Location & Hours: The role will be based at the Silverstone Lola Facility with the potential for some flexibility for remote working. 40 hrs a week, normally Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day.

Interested in the role? Please send your CV accompanied by a short email to careers@lola-cars.co.uk explaining: why you are suitable for the role, salary expectations, availability to start.

Closing Date: 19 February 2026