We are looking for a Chief Engineer – Race Engineer:
Senior and leadership role within the engineering team.
Full time – Contractor/Freelance or Employee.
Salary based on curriculum and experience.
Team workshop based in Germany – Possibility to work in remote during off track period over a period to be defined.
This is a role that will require extensive travel to attend all tests and races and could request periodic support for simulator tests.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Optimisation of on-track performance of the team and organisation in collaboration with the Team Manager at each event and throughout the F2 championship.
- Organised and run the team, Performing all pre-event preparation work.
- DIL sessions organisation and management.
- Maintaining the vehicle setup database and determining a starting setup.
- Preparation of a weekend timetable, test item lists, and job lists.
- Communication to the car over the radio throughout each event.
- Direct communication to the drivers and ensuring they are performing at their best, providing direct feedback for improvement.
- Efficient management of support engineering staff for responsible car (Performance Engineer, Systems Engineer, etc.) on and off track.
- In cooperation with the Car Mechanics, ensure that the car is always in full technical compliance.
- Ensure that engineers and mechanics are always informed, run plan review, tire plan…through daily team meetings.
- Provide an environment and atmosphere for engineering staff to grow and improve in a mentorship capacity.
- Management and execution of longterm development items and engineering tasks to continually push the program forward.
- Run or advise on simulator test sessions.
Race Weekend / Tests days :
- Run one F2 car. Communicate clearly with the driver, mechanics, and System/performance engineer to provide instructions and recommendations.
- Define run program and plan setup changes in coordination with other F2 race Engineer,
- Maintain run log of all changes that occur with the car.
- Create written reports and summaries based on data analysis.
- Work closely with driver providing ideas, feedback, and support.
- Manage FIA weigh bridge measurements and changes to ensure legality.
- Management of tires.
- Work with team mechanics as required completing all tasks (unloading, loading, car work, etc.).
We look forward to receiving your complete application directly on our website career page
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