Senior Performance Engineer

The company:

Williams is one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams. It exists purely to race in the top echelon of motor racing, where it has been winning Grands Prix for more than three decades. The Williams name has been synonymous with top-level motorsport since the 1960s.

The position:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Performance Engineer. Working within our Vehicle Performance Department, the successful candidate will contribute to driving the performance of the current, and future, vehicles.

The role:

The role is primarily factory-based and would suit someone with extensive trackside experience but who would now prefer to undertake less travelling

This varied role will include but not be limited to:

Identification of performance opportunities following track events
Analysis of potential performance opportunities using, for example:

Desktop simulation
Driver-in-loop simulation
Statistical methods
Bespoke code

Written and verbal reporting of performance opportunities, including potential solutions
Setting of performance targets for future vehicles

Core competencies:

Contribute to the overall technical strategy for Vehicle Performance
Provide support for various projects across the entire team as may be required from time to time.

Core Skills:

A proven aptitude for Simulation and Data Analysis activities is essential:

Must have a numerate background, such as, a good Degree or Masters in an Engineering, Mathematics or Science related subject
A successful track record of working in high performance motorsport, including extensive track experience, ideally in Formula One
Experience of using ATLAS and MATLAB

Experience in the following would be beneficial:

RaceWatch timing software
Formula One regulations
Basic race car vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics
Race or Performance engineering in high performance motorsport

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in Grove, Oxfordshire. We offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a short 5 minutes’ from Wantage, our closest town centre. We have an on-site gym which is free to use for all staff and contractors. We also have a subsidised restaurant on site. Please scroll down the page to review our benefits suite below.

Application closing date:

All applications must be received by 26th February 2021

The Williams Group is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Strictly no agencies.