Senior Aero Performance Engineer

Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.  
 
 Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.  
 
The new team has three 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 its innovative technologies and passion for racing. The Sauber Motorsport Technical Center, UK will be operational this year. Our Power Unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for the development of the chassis and race operations. 
 
 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. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history.
  
 This position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).

• Live monitoring of the aerodynamic behaviour of the car on track from the track or from the remote garage
• Feedback and recommendations to track engineering during the event
• Post events in-depth aero performance / correlation analysis 
• Feedback to involved groups /departments (Performance Director, Aerodynamic Development, Track Engineering)
• Alongside the other group members:
  • create / maintain the aerodynamic catalogue 
  • create / maintain the aerodynamic inputs to other simulation tools in the company 
• Interaction with Wind Tunnel Methodology group and Aero Analytics regarding testing strategy / aero maps generation

• MSc or PhD in Aerospace / motorsport with focus on Aerodynamics
• Experience in F1 in the Aero department as an Aerodynamicist or Aero Performance engineer.  Experience in other top motorsport series considered
• Good knowledge of aerodynamic measurement techniques
• Experience with Matlab / Python programming
• Excellent teamwork skills, strong communication & organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and keen sense of responsibility
• Understanding of the current Formula 1 car aerodynamics
• Willing to travel to race and tests events
• Proficiency in English language skills. German language skills will be an advantage