Trackside Performance Engineer

General Information

RaceOn is looking for a Trackside Performance Engineer to analyze data, optimize vehicle performance, and sharpen race strategies. You'll work side-by-side with race engineers and drivers to turn telemetry into a competitive advantage - on and off track.

Your mission

What you'll do:

• Data analysis: interpret race/test data using Cosworth, MoTeC , Atlas to maximise performance
• Simulation & optimization: leverage simulation to improve vehicle performance
• Python modeling & automation: accelerate analysis and build performance models
• Race strategy support: deliver real-time insights and decision support (including AI-backed tools)
• Trackside support: travel to races/tests to troubleshoot and optimize in real time

Your profile

Education & Experience:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Motorsport, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in performance engineering in Formula E, F1, WEC, or similar high-level motorsport categories.
• Strong expertise in vehicle dynamics, tire behavior, and control systems.
• Proven trackside experience, collaborating with race engineers and drivers to fine-tune vehicle performance.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Cosworth/ MoTeC/ Atlas, etc).
• Experience with lap time simulation tools and simulator environments.
• Strong capabilities in MATLAB and other engineering analysis tools.
• Python skills for automation and analysis
• Knowledge of measurement technology and telemetry applications.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills-able to work efficiently with teams at the track and remotely.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous performance optimization.
• Time flexibility and willingness to travel advantageous but not necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.

Work location
USA | Significant travel for races/tests


About us

RACEON ARE YOUR TRACKSIDE SPECIALISTS
ensuring peak performance is delivered where it counts the most - on race day.

Our engineers are highly specialised and motivated by success. They are coming from various fields of motorsport and are all high level candidates that can make the difference.

We are available as talented individuals or as a consolidated group who are able to deliver at peak performance due to our understanding of each individual team members strengths.