Aero Performance Engineer

Looking for an environment with a true commitment to excellence?   Can you listen, engage, and produce outstanding results?   Every individual here can and must contribute to our fast evolution.   At the Haas F1 Team, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental of who we are. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.     They are central to our mission and to our impact on the F1 Circuit. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse world. The position: Reports to the Aero Performance Team Leader, is located in Maranello (Mo), Italy. This individual will travel to Race and Test Events on behalf of the Aerodynamics Department. The role is based in Italy and involves a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends. Key Responsibilities: Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments. Thorough reporting of all track events.  Department track/tunnel/CFD correlation and performance activities. Contribution to maintenance of vehicle heat management and performance/reliability target data. Use of company and third party simulation tools. Rig testing for relevant subsystem development (Brake/Rad Rigs, etc.). Follows and enforces safety regulations in all venues. Other duties as assigned by the Aero Performance Team Leader. Education and Work Experience: BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.  Typically requires at least 3 years of experience in the automobile racing industry, experience in high technology motorsport environment (F1 – LMP1 are preferable) is a plus. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient computer skills. Strong data analysis experience required, ideally within the Aero Performance environment, broad understanding of race car aero performance (F1 - LMP1 are preferable).   Understanding of aerodynamics and fluid analysis, either on the computation side or experimental side is beneficial. Experience in F1 aerodynamic development is beneficial Proven experience with 3D CAD software. Knowledge of structural analysis is beneficial.  Understanding of vehicle dynamics is beneficial. Ability to travel on a regular basis. Equipment and Applications: Data Acquisition software experience, MAT ATLAS is beneficial. Working experience using MATLAB/Simulink and Python is beneficial. Microsoft Office and engineering packages including but not limited to, wind tunnel, basic hand tools, fabrication tools.  Together with our Team Bonus Scheme, the company will also offer a life insurance and the chance to join an illness coverage from our affiliated insurance companies with a special condition for you and your family. As part of our benefit package you’ll have access to the Team’s Canteen, which offers a wide selection of fresh and hot dishes, and to the parking area reserved to all the employees near the main entrance of the office.  At Haas F1 diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental of who we are. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world. They are central to our mission and to our impact on the F1 Circuit. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse world.