Team Leader Simulator Development

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).

• Lead the team responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of driver-in-loop simulators as an integral part of the DIL simulator group
• Plan and execute development projects to improve and enhance the fidelity, realism, functionality and performance of the simulator
• Drive the design and development of motion cueing and other driver feedback systems
• Develop and manage simulator peripheral systems, e.g. audio and visual systems, cockpit environments, motion cueing, data analysis tools.
• Contribute to and drive tool and methodology development to ensure alignment with other simulation models and tools
• Work with colleague engineering teams to prepare and perform experiments and tests in the simulator, including model development and system integration
• Support simulator test sessions (including race support activities) as required
• Support collaborative activities in the wider Simulator and Vehicle Performance teams

• High quality degree (Master or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics)
• Previous management or team leadership experience is an advantage
• Extensive experience in the field of simulator engineering (emphasis on simulator development) with relevant experience in F1 or another high-level motorsport an advantage
• Proven expertise in simulation, including real-time applications & ideally in automotive and/or motorsport domains
• Experience in system modelling with expert level competence in several of the following tools: MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, C#
• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented 
• Able to motivate and guide a team 
• High attention to detail, pragmatic but with a scientific approach
• Proficiency in English language skills. German language skills will be an advantage