Born in racing, our expectations are high. All members of our team are multifaceted and highly driven to exceed targets. This is a unique opportunity to test yourself while leading a new area of expertise at Spark. You will lead on your own one of our new programme and work closely with our Motorsport Director for all other programmes.
Your missions :
Leading track operations and working directly with drivers and technical teams, your main responsibilities will include:
Leading your own programme:
- Prepare and execute run plans and test programmes;
- Responsible for vehicles setup;
- Organise operations;
- Coach young drivers;
- Manage trackside;
- Interface with the customer.
For all other motorsports programmes:
- Drive pure performance from simulation to track for all Spark’s programmes from off road to single seaters.
Your profile :
- Master’s degree or equivalent engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering or a related field;
- 8 to 10 years of experience in race engineering, trackside engineering or vehicle performance in motorsport;
- Good knowledge of vehicle dynamics, setup, data acquisition and analysis tools;
- Good understanding of the main vehicle systems;
- Formula E experience is a plus;
- Fluent English.
While knowledge and experience are important, motivation, attitude and drive to grow are key for Spark.
Lead Race Engineer (F/M) in Oxford employer: Spark Racing Technology
At Spark, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where high expectations drive our team to excel. As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will not only contribute to cutting-edge projects in the motorsport and automotive sectors but also benefit from a culture that prioritises personal growth and collaboration. With access to state-of-the-art tools and a commitment to professional development, this role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.
