Graduate Race Strategy Engineer
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the role:
As a Graduate Race Strategy Engineer you will be responsible for competitor analysis, strategy tool development, setup and management, a range of race strategy statistics collection and modelling, and Factory race and test support duties.
Due to the nature of the role, in line with the Formula One race calendar, many of our key activities take place on weekends where real time analysis and adjustments are crucial for strategy development and execution. Working during these times allows for effective collaboration with team members, drivers, and engineers to optimise performance.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
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Provide race and test support, at the factory for most events during the year
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Conduct competitor performance analysis.
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Providing race strategy statistics gathering and management.
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Contribute to race strategy statistical modelling.
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Contribute to the current race strategy toolsets; working closely with the software group to ensure that toolsets are integrated and developed to a high standard
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Support with automating tasks where possible.
To be successful you will have:
Essential:
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Relevant mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering degree (2.1 minimum grade).
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Strong mathematics background, with a good understanding of statistics.
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Flexibility in hours is required
Desirable:
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Objectives-focussed, logical approach even under time pressured conditions.
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Able to provide clear concise information in all situations, especially in high pressure environments.
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Able to efficiently work as a part of a developed engineering team.
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Previous experience in a motorsports environment desirable.
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Ability to build and then innovate on current engineering solutions.
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Previous programming experience desirable (Python, C#, Git).
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.
Online Testing:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete the following tests (if you have not completed them within the last 6 months)
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Psychometric Testing: Factors
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Psychometric Testing: Logiks Advanced