Principal Vehicle Performance Engineer

As our Principal Vehicle Performance Engineer, you will play a leading role in defining and delivering the performance potential of the TGR Haas F1 Team race car.

Reporting to the Performance Director, you will be responsible for defining performance targets, identifying vehicle limitations, and delivering analysis across vehicle handling, tyres, and aerodynamic performance. Working closely with Aero, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Performance, Race Engineering, and Performance Systems groups, you will provide technical leadership and develop analysis methodologies and simulation capabilities that drive car performance improvements.

• Support the definition of car and aerodynamic development targets in line with overall performance objectives
• Identify vehicle weaknesses and prioritise performance improvement opportunities
• Deliver vehicle handling and performance analysis using simulation and track data
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to support race car development

• Develop advanced assessment methodologies using Driver-in-the-Loop simulators and offline simulation tools
• Support aerodynamic development and upgrade evaluation through simulation-based analysis
• Contribute to the development and validation of vehicle simulation tools alongside the Performance Systems Group
• Drive improvements in simulation capability and performance analysis methodologies

• Provide functional technical leadership across Vehicle Performance Group activities
• Promote best practice across vehicle performance analysis and development
• Support performance-driven decision-making through robust engineering analysis
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies

• Coordinate activities across Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Performance, and Race Engineering groups
• Work closely with stakeholders to align development priorities and performance objectives
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively across technical teams
• Support the delivery of cross-functional performance projects

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• Significant Formula 1 experience in vehicle dynamics, simulation, track data, and aerodynamic performance analysis
• Strong understanding of Formula 1 performance development tools and processes
• Working knowledge of FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering complex engineering programmes
• Proven technical leadership in high-performance environments
• Minimum of 15 years' professional experience, including at least 10 years in Formula 1
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Microsoft Office applications
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience contributing to the development of lap simulation, vehicle setup, and performance analysis tools
• Experience with the McLaren Electronic Systems toolchain
• Familiarity with Modelica, Sim Scape, or other physical modelling environments
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C# or C++

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for over a decade, with more than 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American F1 team since 1986, we made an immediate impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016, and we’re still building momentum today.

With operations across Kannapolis (USA), Banbury (UK) and Maranello (Italy), we are a performance-driven, hands-on racing team where every contribution matters.

Here, you'll have visibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact at the highest level of motor sport.

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