Aero Performance Engineer

Audi
Lavamünd, Austria
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German

Tech stack

Data Analysis Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Software Tools Strategies of Testing

Job description

  • Live monitoring and real-time assessment of aerodynamic behavior during track sessions (trackside or remote garage)
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to track engineering during race events
  • Conduct in-depth post-event aerodynamic performance and correlation analysis
  • Report findings to key stakeholders (Performance Director, Aerodynamic Development, Track Engineering)
  • Advance aerodynamic modeling techniques and associated software tools
  • Collaborate with the Wind Tunnel Methodology group and Aero Analytics on testing strategy and aero map generation

Requirements

  • BSc, MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Motorsport with aerodynamics focus
  • Proven F1 experience in an aerodynamicist or aero performance engineering role (experience in other top-tier motorsport series also valued)
  • Strong knowledge of aerodynamic measurement techniques
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python programming
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure with strong attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of current Formula 1 aerodynamic principles and car design
  • Willingness to travel to race events and test sessions
  • Fluent English; German language skills a plus

About the company

Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. The team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of ‘Motorsport Valley’, with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners. What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.

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