Job Title: Senior Strategy Engineer (F1)
Location: Northamptonshire, UK
Reports To: Head of Performance Engineering or Designee
Position Overview:
The Senior Strategy engineer plays a pivotal role in providing strategic support for trackside events, including all FIA Formula 1 Championship races and select test events. This position oversees the strategy group within the race engineering department, ensuring optimal team performance through leadership, coaching, and day-to-day management. The role requires a deep understanding of race strategy, data analysis, and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management:- Lead and manage the strategy group within the race engineering department, guiding team members to maximize performance.
- Oversee daily activities, providing direction and coaching to ensure the team operates at the highest standard.
Event Support:- Provide strategic support at all FIA Formula 1 Championship races and test events, either trackside or from the Factory Race Support Room.
- Conduct pre-event simulations, generate reports, and provide in-event support and post-race analysis.
- Collaborate with Race Engineers and the Head of Performance Engineering to define pre-event tyre usage plans and fuel strategies.
Competitor & Pitstop Analysis:- Perform competitor analysis during race weekends and between events, supporting other departments as needed.
- Lead the Pit Stop Working Group, prioritizing projects and providing detailed feedback to the pit crew.
- Manage and troubleshoot the Race Strategy systems, ensuring their proper setup and operation.
Tool Development & Innovation:- Enhance existing tools and develop new methodologies for strategy operations.
- Research and implement new analysis techniques, software tools, and methodologies for future developments.
Strategic Planning & Budget Management:- Contribute to the overall strategy and organizational direction of the team, identifying future needs and recommending solutions.
- Manage the strategy group's budget, coordinating with the Head of Performance Engineering on costs.
Regulation Compliance & Health and Safety:- Assist the Team Manager with Sporting Regulation matters.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines across all venues, promoting a safe work environment.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:- Master's or PhD in a STEM discipline.
Professional Experience:- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Formula 1 motorsport, with significant experience in race strategy.
- Strong background in data analysis, numerical, and statistical methodologies.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships.
- Excellent planning, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.
- Ability to oversee minute details while understanding the broader strategic objectives in a high-pressure environment.
- Positive attitude with a team-oriented approach, and a willingness to assist others.
- Proficiency in Python, VBA, MATLAB, and C# programming.
- Experience with databases, particularly in creation and management, and data analysis using ATLAS.
- In-depth understanding of vehicle and tyre performance, as well as technical aspects of Formula 1 race strategy.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a methodical approach.
- Extensive domestic and international travel required, with flexibility to work long hours, including weekends.
- Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting, and manual dexterity.
- Work environment may involve 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 role is critical to the success of the team's race strategy, requiring a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and leadership capabilities.
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