Join the Audi F1 Project - Shape the Future of Motorsport!
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project.
Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026.
The position for the Audi F1 Project is at Sauber in Hinwil (Switzerland).
Your mission:
* Lead the development of the vehicle simulation tools and methods used throughout the company.
* Lead the development of the underlying numerical and optimization methods.
* Research, develop, and implement state-of-the-art simulation methodologies to aid in the optimization of vehicle performance and vehicle development.
* Lead the development of automated model correlation and testing routines.
* Responsible for optimizing the computation efficiency and robustness of all simulation tools.
* Contribute to the development of the vehicle physics model.
* Prepare documentation and presentations for software users and technical management.
* Coordinate and communicate development priorities with other departments.
* Define group skills targets/matrix and implement development plans.
* Define and implement processes to ensure quality of released software.
Your profile:
* Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
* Extensive experience developing simulation models and tools, ideally within Formula 1 or another high-level motorsport environment.
* Previous management experience would be beneficial.
* Strong coding in C/C++ and good knowledge of C#, Python, Matlab, Simulink, and/or Modelica would be advantageous.
* Expertise developing simulation software and solving computational engineering problems.
* Expert knowledge of numerical methods and optimization methodology.
* Expert in developing lap time simulation tools and methodologies.
* Strong background in many of the following areas:
o Optimization methods.
o Numerical methods and analysis.
o Mathematical modelling and simulation.
o Simulation methodology development.
o Computational efficiency.
* Good understanding of physical mechanics, engineering dynamics, thermal science, and fluid dynamics would be beneficial.
* Highly self-motivated, dedicated, creative, result-oriented, and able to work independently with a very high attention to detail.
* Pragmatic with a distinct scientific approach at the same time.
* Capable of weighing and balancing competing priorities and short- vs long-term objectives while maintaining quality.
* Dedicated, persevering, open-minded, innovative, and a team-player.
* Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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