Senior Tyre Science Engineer
Senior Tyre Science Engineer
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Job Description
Are you ready to make your mark at the forefront of Formula 1 innovation We are looking for a Senior Tyre Science Engineer to take the wheel and lead the charge in one of the most critical and exciting areas of motorsport and vehicle dynamics: Tyre Science.
The Tyre Science Group are responsible for analysing understanding and quantifying tyre behaviour capturing them in models simulations and optimisation tools.
Why This Role Matters:
The connection between car and track is where races are won or lost. As our Senior Tyre Science Engineer youll delve into the multidomain science of tyres developing computationally efficient tyre models and tools that enable us to truly understand and optimise the tyres.
Youll be critical to the identification of operational design and setup improvements to maximise tyre performance and parameterising tyre models to ensure good correlation with reality.
The result Unlocked performance secrets that make all the difference on the grid. From influencing setup and strategy to enhancing vehicle dynamics your contributions will drive the team forward lap by lap.
Your Mission:
- Master the margins: Lead the development and application of tyre models that give Williams Racing a competitive edge helping us refine how our cars interact with the track.
- Collaborate across teams: Work with simulation vehicle dynamics and tyre performance engineers to create seamless integration between tyre behaviour and overall car performance.
- Influence strategy: As a Senior in the group youll provide critical insights into tyre science that inform setup decisions making your work a cornerstone of ontrack success and future car development.
- Push the boundaries: Investigate tyre degradation wear and thermal dynamics to maximise performance under everchanging race conditions.
- Inspire innovation: Drive technical projects and mentor team members ensuring the Vehicle Dynamics department remains at the forefront of motorsport engineering.
What Were Looking For:
Heres what youll need to succeed:
- A strong academic background in Engineering Physics or a related discipline.
- Proven expertise in simulation and tyre model development with significant handson experience.
- Ability to plan and deliver simulation capability development projects and strategies effectively.
- Advanced programming and analytical skills (MATLAB Python or C).
- Exceptional ability to translate data into actionable performance insights.
Bonus points for:
- Prior experience in Formula 1 or highperformance motorsport.
- Understanding of car setup and its interplay with tyre behaviour.
- Passion for pushing the limits of whats possible in tyre science and vehicle dynamics.
Ready to Join the Team
This isnt just another engineering jobits a chance to lead innovate and shape the future of tyre science in Formula 1. If youre ready to bring your expertise creativity and passion to Williams Racing we want to hear from you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
