Vehicle Performance Engineer

Description

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Vehicle Performance Engineer to join the Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will lead and undertake a variety of tasks relating to vehicle performance simulation, analysis, model development and simulator operations. We aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Undertake performance, simulation and vehicle dynamics projects to drive:
• Short-term performance.
• Long-term performance.
• Simulation and analysis tool development.
• Engineering support for Design, Aero, Strategy and Race Engineering groups.
• Simulator operations.
• Race event support.
• Tire model development.
• Data pipeline continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain department administration and reporting procedures.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of physics and math relating to high performance vehicles.
• Experience of Python or MATLAB / Simulink.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Open to new ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Communicate effectively with a range of people in other departments across the organisation.
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.