Race Engineer

Envision Racing is a UK based Formula E Team competing in the FIA Formula E World Championship and is
looking to hire a qualified and experienced Race Engineer to be employed full time. This is an exciting
opportunity for an individual to thrive in this challenging yet highly rewarding role operating at the heart
of the Team.

Race Engineer – Formula E Team

  • Reporting to the Technical Director, this role has responsibility for managing all engineering aspects of one of the Team’s Formula E cars and drivers at all test, simulator and race events.
  • Responsible for analysing data alongside various inputs from the supporting engineers and driver, to quickly decide on the vehicle optimisation direction.
  • Contributing heavily to the development of racing best practices and procedural workflows for all trackside activities to ensure management of the car, mechanics, engineers and driver are extracting the maximum performance possible for the given conditions.

Key skillset requirements are:

  • Excellent and demonstrable engineering ability with at least 5 years relevant experience in race engineering at a high level of motorsport i.e. FE, F1, F2, F3, Indycar or WEC.
  • Confidence inspiring driver management skills are a necessity.
  • In depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics and interaction with electric powertrain control systems.
  • Vehicle performance development and testing experience.
  • Proficient with modern data analysis tools.
  • Perfect planning, communication and organisational skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal and reporting skills to clearly circulate engineering information.
  • Ability to remain clear, calm and maintain consistent communication channels at all times.
  • Demonstrable management ability to lead a small team of mechanics and engineers.

Additional attributes our candidates should possess are:

  • A proven ability to work to tight deadlines in a group or alone and remain calm under pressure.
  • Willingness to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
  • Self-motivation with a will to contribute to the end goal.
  • A strong degree result in Engineering or similar.

This position is based at Silverstone in our purpose-built workshop with free onsite parking and surrounded
by forests and with an onsite gym to unwind during breaks. The role will require international travel and
long flexible hours. The position will offer a competitive salary package, plus bonus potential, 25 days paid
holiday, company pension, electric car scheme and healthcare.
Please apply and ensure you include your curriculum vitae, covering letter and remuneration expectations.
All applicants must have eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
Envision Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a
disability, we are happy to discuss reasonably job adjustments.