Performance and Simulation Engineer

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Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.

Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.

The new team has three locations. The Motorsport Competence Center of Audi in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Sauber Motorsport Technical Center, UK will be operational this year. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

The position for the Audi F1 Project is to be filled at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg (Germany).

As a senior developer in the area of performance and simulation of the powertrain in the context of the overall vehicle, you will make a significant contribution to the success of the project and set the development directions for the various subdivisions/specialist areas. You will be involved in maximising the performance of one of the most powerful and efficient hybrid drivetrains in the highly competitive motorsport environment of Formula 1.

Your Mission

• Supporting simulation development to optimise lap time performance and energy management
• Carrying out performance analyses & sensitivity/parameter studies with a focus on the influence of the powertrain on lap time performance
• Management and plausibility checks of simulation parameters/data and ECU/data logging channels
• Analysing existing simulation tools in terms of model quality, computing time and robustness
• Ensuring the correlation of model parameters against the reference data
• Active participation in Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) sessions and their preparation and following-up
• Complete vehicle simulation according to 2026 PU regulations with a focus on the influence of the powertrain on driving dynamics
• Systematic visualisation of simulation and measurement data and creation of reports on the status of vehicle/drivetrain performance
• Identification of potential improvements to processes and tools, as well as proposals/solution approaches for the implementation of improvements
• Independent and collaborative cooperation with colleagues from vehicle and powertrain development to support system design and testing
  
  

Your Profile

• Successfully completed technical or scientific studies or doctorate (mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics or similar)
• Several years of professional experience as a performance/racing engineer in a high-level motorsport environment
• Sound knowledge of vehicle dynamics, race car performance and lap time simulation
• Expertise in the field of drivetrain systems (especially hybrid powertrains) desirable
• Advanced knowledge of MATLAB programming
• Knowledge of Simulink, C/C++, Python is an advantage
• Experience with data analysis tools such as ATLAS, WinTax or similar
• Experience with documentation and versioning tools such as Jira, Git or similar is an advantage
• Strong analytical, systemic and independent way of working, as well as strong teamwork skills
• Enjoy working in an international team
• Enjoyment of work, with a strong hands-on mentality
• Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites
  
  

About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join the team as part/or full-time employee in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.