Team Leader Vehicle Simulation

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hinwil

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 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. The 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.

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 of 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#, Phyton, 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
Expert in Driver-in-the-Loop simulator model development
Strong background in many of the following areas:
- Optimization methods
- Numerical methods and analysis
- Mathematical modelling and simulation
- Simulation methodology development
- 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

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Werde Teil des Audi F1 Projektes – Gestalte die Zukunft des Motorsports!

Deine Aufgabe

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

Dein Profil

Master's degree of 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#, Phyton, 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
Expert in Driver-in-the-Loop simulator model development
Strong background in many of the following areas:
- Optimization methods
- Numerical methods and analysis
- Mathematical modelling and simulation
- Simulation methodology development
- 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

Apply for this job

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