Race Engineer Formula-E (m/w/d)
Abt Se
Full-time
On-site
Engineering
Aufgaben
The Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team competes in the FIA Formula E World Championship, uniting Lola Cars' legendary motorsport heritage, Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology, and the racing expertise of ABT Sportsline.
We are currently looking for a Race Engineer to lead the technical and strategic direction of one of our cars. This is a key role for an experienced motorsport engineer who thrives on pressure, precision, and performance—ideally with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar or Formula 2.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
We are currently looking for a Race Engineer to lead the technical and strategic direction of one of our cars. This is a key role for an experienced motorsport engineer who thrives on pressure, precision, and performance—ideally with a background in Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar or Formula 2.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead engineer responsible for all technical and strategic aspects of one car.
- Define setup based on data analysis, simulation results, and input from the performance group.
- Drive mid-event decision-making with targeted analysis of setup, driver feedback, and competitor data.
- Lead the simulator/simulation correlation effort through detailed analysis and recommendations.
- Manage communication and coordination across the car crew, including mechanics and dedicated performance/system engineers.
- Take shared responsibility for car legality with the team’s Technical Coordinator.
- Plan, organize, and execute simulator and on-track test events.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and competitive working environment in one of the world’s most innovative racing series.
- A key role in shaping the performance of a front-running Formula E team.
- International travel and the opportunity to work with world-class talent and technology.
Profil
Discipline: Race Engineering
Experience Level: 3+ years
Education Level: Degree
Location: Kempten, Germany (with extensive travel to race/test events)
Required:
Nice to Have:
Education & Background
Experience Level: 3+ years
Education Level: Degree
Location: Kempten, Germany (with extensive travel to race/test events)
Required:
- At least 3 years of experience as a Race Engineer in top-level motorsport.
- In-depth understanding of vehicle dynamics and high-performance engineering.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills under high-pressure environments.
- Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
- Proficient in motorsport data tools (preferably ATLAS).
- Familiarity with simulation platforms such as Canopy.
Nice to Have:
- Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, VBA) for tool development and performance analysis.
- Formula E experience and/or knowledge of energy management strategies.
Education & Background
- Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Motorsport Engineering or related field.
- Proactive, self-driven, and team-oriented.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly across departments.