OUR TEAM
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
The new team has two locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The Sauber Group's Formula 1 factory in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for innovative technologies and passion for racing. The power unit comes from Neuburg, while the chassis is developed in Hinwil. The takeover by AUDI AG turns two teams into one factory team - and you can be part of it.
What do you need to bring with you? The mindset of an athlete. So if you are someone who never gives up and for whom limits are only something to be overcome, then bring technology with us to Formula 1. Become part of the unique project and make motorsport history.
The position for the Audi F1 Project is available at Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Neuburg (Germany) location.
As a senior developer in the area of performance and simulation of the powertrain in the context of the entire vehicle, you will make a significant contribution to the success of the project and set the development direction for the various sub-areas/departments. You will be involved in maximizing the performance of one of the most powerful and efficient hybrid drives in the highly competitive motorsport environment of Formula 1.
YOUR TASKS
- Support of simulation development to optimize lap time performance and energy management
- Conducting performance analyses & sensitivity/parameter studies with a focus on the influence of the drivetrain on lap time performance
- Management and plausibility of simulation parameters/data as well as ECU/data logging channels
- Analysis of existing simulation tools in terms of model quality, computing time and robustness
- Ensuring the correlation of model parameters with reference data
- Active participation in Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) sessions and their preparation and follow-up
- Full vehicle simulation according to the 2026 PU regulations with a focus on the influence of the drive train on driving dynamics
- Systematic visualization of simulation and measurement data and creation of reports on the status of vehicle/drivetrain performance
- Identification of the improvement potential of the processes and tools as well as suggestions/solutions for the implementation of the improvements
- Independent and collaborative work with colleagues from vehicle and drive development to support system design and testing
YOUR PROFILE
- Successfully completed technical or scientific degree or doctorate (mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics or similar)
- Several years of professional experience as a performance/race engineer in high-level motorsport environment
- Sound knowledge of driving dynamics, racing car performance and lap time simulation
- Expertise in the field of drive systems (especially hybrid drive trains) desirable
- Advanced knowledge of MATLAB programming
- Knowledge of Simulink, C/C++, Python is an advantage
- Experience with data analysis tools such as ATLAS, WinTax or similar
- Experience with documentation and versioning tools such as Jira, Git or similar is an advantage
- Strong analytical, systemic and independent working style as well as strong teamwork skills
- Enjoy working in an international team
- Enjoyment of work, with a strong hands-on mentality
- Fluent German or English skills and the willingness to learn basic knowledge of the other language are required
ABOUT US
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and strongly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you as a full-time or part-time member of the team in our pursuit of excellence in Formula 1.
