Trackside Tyre Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
raceon’s Trackside Tyre Engineer sits at the intersection of data, simulation and the visceral world of motorsport. The role blends hands‑on tyre testing with deep‑dive modelling, meaning engineers must translate raw track data into actionable performance metrics and then feed those insights back into the vehicle’s virtual environment. Collaboration is a constant – you’ll be working alongside drivers, vehicle dynamics specialists and tyre modelling experts to keep the tyre model aligned with real‑world conditions. Candidates should be comfortable shuffling between Python or MATLAB scripts, on‑track weekends and remote analysis sessions, all while maintaining clear communication across a geographically dispersed team. It’s a niche that rewards both technical rigor and the flexibility to travel on short notice.
Job Description
General Information
We can currently only consider applications from candidates based in Europe or the USA.This position is remote, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the project. Regular travel to the race track is required.
Your mission
- Support all race, test, simulator and rig activities
- Working in conjunction with other engineers and drivers to optimize the performance on track
- Providing pre & post event simulation, analysis and key performance metrics of tyre performance in race and test events
- Assist in developing tyre physics understanding and in conjunction with tyre modelling engineers to support vehicle performance analysis and development
- Ensure on-going validation and correlation of the tyre models to track and rig data to ensure robust validation of simulation results
- Research and use appropriate technologies to ensure the continuous development of our models to meet the engineering requirements of the Team
- Interact across the entire Team to provide methodologies, tools and solutions to support objective technical decision making
Your profile
- Degree in engineering or comparable higher education
- At least 3 years’ experience in high level motor sports
- Good theoretical knowledge in the field of vehicle dynamics and tyres modelling
- Experience with tyre testing on track and/or test benches
- Practical experience in the use of coding languages such as MATLAB or Python
- Knowledge of data analysis programs
- Good communication skills.
- Time flexibility, absolute willingness to travel, especially on weekends
- You are able to work in a team and independently and you have a high level of commitment
Why us?
- Be part of a young and dynamic like-minded team
- Flexible lifestyle turning your hobby into your job
- Travel the world and work with well-known and renowed racing teams
- flat hierarchies and owner-managed
- work in various projects with the security of a permanent contract
How to Stand Out
- Highlight any MATLAB or Python scripts you’ve written for tyre data analysis in your portfolio; concrete examples win attention.
- Emphasize hands‑on track experience; include details of specific circuits, tyre compounds tested, and the outcomes you drove.
- Prepare to discuss a case where you validated a simulation model against real‑world data—be ready with metrics and lessons learned.
- Showcase clear communication skills by attaching a short technical report or presentation you authored.
- When negotiating, reference the travel component and ask about the travel stipend or per‑diem policy.
- Watch for vague promises about “flexible schedule” without explicit remote‑work support; clarify equipment and internet allowances early.
- Be ready to explain how you stay current with emerging tyre modelling tools and any side projects that demonstrate continuous learning.
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