Senior Performance Optimisation Engineer at Williams Racing

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

As a Senior Performance Optimisation Engineer, you will be a key contributor in our pursuit of unlocking every ounce of performance from our Formula 1 car. You will joining the Performance Optimisation Team, a group dedicated to solving the most challenging questions in vehicle performance using state-of-the-art simulation tools and our Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator.

You’ll work closely with various departments within our technical team to shape the next generation of car concepts. Your strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and engineering from first principals will guide attribute targets for future cars, as well as driving the current car development at pace.

We're looking for someone who will influence the development of our performance application processes, deliver insightful studies and relentlessly pursue the next performance opportunities to deliver race wins.

About You

This role demands technical excellence, clear communication, and a growth mindset. You will thrive in a high-performance culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will have substantial experience in applied vehicle dynamics, tyre science, or aerodynamic performance, ideally within Formula 1 or elite motorsport. You’ll combine strong technical experience with simulation and analytical tools like Matlab and Python, with the knowledge for how simulation studies translate to on-track behaviour. Analytical, proactive, and collaborative, you’ll thrive in an evolving environment where detail, data, and driver feedback come together to define performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead simulation and analysis work across key performance areas, including aero characteristics, tyre and suspension optimisation, and stiffness vs. weight trade-offs.

• Conduct and interpret vehicle dynamics studies using our DIL simulator.

• Investigate and research emerging performance areas relevant to car development.

• Actively maintain cross-functional relationships with engineering, design, and operations teams.

• Integrate innovative methodologies and tools based on latest industry trends and technological advancements.

• Support race and test events as required, including occasional weekend work - this will be on an ad hoc basis.

Values & Behaviours

• Act as a positive ambassador for the team and the wider organisation.

• Align with our core Williams' Values & Behaviours, promoting a respectful and inclusive working culture.

• A collaborative and proactive mindset, eager to innovate and contribute to a high-performing team.

• Take ownership of personal and professional development, contributing to continuous improvement across the department.

• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to health and safety, quality, and cost cap awareness.

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.