Job Title: Trackside Strategy Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire, UK
Reports To: Director of Engineering or Designee
Position Overview:
The Trackside Strategy Support Engineer is a critical role, responsible for providing strategic support at all FIA Formula 1 Championship races and select test events. The position involves close collaboration with various departments to enhance team performance, making data-driven decisions under high-pressure conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Collaboration & Communication:- Foster teamwork and effective communication across all personnel and departments to ensure seamless operations.
Event Support:- Provide strategic support during all FIA Formula 1 Championship races and test events, either trackside or from the Factory Race Support Room.
Data-Driven Decision Making:- Utilize data analysis to inform race strategy, including tyre usage and fuel management, during pre-event simulations, in-event support, and post-race analysis.
Tool Development:- Contribute to the development and improvement of live and interactive tools used in race strategy operations.
Competitor Analysis:- Conduct competitor analysis to support race strategies and other departmental functions as needed.
Vehicle & Tyre Performance:- Apply technical knowledge of vehicle and tyre performance to optimize race outcomes.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:- Master's or PhD in a STEM discipline.
Professional Experience:- Minimum of 4 years' experience in the Formula 1 motorsport environment, with a focus on strategy.
- Proficient in data analysis, numerical, and statistical methodologies.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- Technical Proficiency:
- Expertise in Python, VBA, MATLAB, and C# programming.
- Experience with databases, including creation and management, and data analysis using MAT ATLAS.
- Analytical & Decision-Making Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and the ability to make quick, data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Teamwork & Communication:
- Self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively in a collaborative environment.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment, maintaining a methodical approach.
- Extensive international travel may be required, with flexibility to work long hours, including weekends.
- Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting, and manual dexterity.
- The work environment involves exposure to machinery, race cars, rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids.
- Compliance with the company's Health and Safety Policy and all relevant statutory regulations is mandatory.
This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and highly rewarding environment within the world of Formula 1.
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