Senior Performance Optimisation Engineer

You will be part of the Performance optimisation team that has the primary goal of answering the challenging vehicle performance questions through leveraging our simulation tools and thus advancing our understanding of overall car performance. 

Working closely with other teams including Vehicle Dynamics and the Design Office, the Performance Optimisation team will look at both current and future car programs using our prime simulation tools and driver in the loop simulator to steer the current and future car development.  

We strive to answer questions across the whole car, taking direction from the Chief Engineers to research all mechanical performance trades, aerodynamics, tyre performance, brake performance and suspension optimisation.   

You will thrive in an environment of clear, continuous communication and collaboration, able to successfully manage priorities and deliver results in a dynamic setting. You will seek opportunities through curiosity and demonstrate a growth mindset.   

Main Duties:  

• Perform simulation and analysis activities related to all areas of car performance, aero characteristics, suspension optimisation, tyre optimisation and stiffness / weight trades. 

• Conduct DIL Simulator vehicle dynamics & performance related studies. 

• Assisting in race & test event support duties on an ad hoc basis (requiring weekend work as appropriate). 

• Performing research into areas relevant to department operations. 

• Maintaining positive relationships with all other factory departments. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements, incorporating innovation solutions into practice.  

Key Accountabilities:  

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:   

• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.  

• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.  

• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.  

• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.  

• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.  

• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.  

Qualifications and Experience Level:  

• Experience of working in Vehicle Dynamics / Performance Optimisation, ideally in a Formula 1 environment.  

• Relevant degree (or equivalent)  

• Confident and well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and make sound decisions, based on good judgment, seeking input as required   

• Great analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends  

• Demonstrates a solution focussed approach and is proactive in resolving any challenge that they are faced with  

• Inquisitive mind that can look at questions and problems from different directions and use our simulation tools to solve these performance questions.  

• Foster a collaborative and innovative working environment, whilst working under pressure   

• Experience with Matlab, Python, Modelica and Dymola useful 

• Able to effectively communicate, convey and present complex technical information to diverse audiences 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.  

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.