Hybrid Performance Controls Engineer — Data-Driven Hypercar

Motorsport-Total.com GmbH; Normanton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering firm is looking for a Performance Controls Engineer focused on optimising hybrid systems in their Hypercar Programme. This full-time, hybrid role involves deep expertise in control logic, performance algorithms, and data interpretation. Candidates will be responsible for data analysis, monitoring hybrid efficiency, and collaborating with Race Engineers. Experience in hybrid motorsport environments is essential alongside strong data interpretation and communication skills. This role offers global travel opportunities and requires a disciplined, analytical approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong background in controls, software, electronics or hybrid systems engineering.
• Experience in hybrid motorsport environments such as F1, FE, LMDh, or WEC.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Disciplined, calm, and analytical approach under pressure.
• Understanding of safety-critical nature of hybrid systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimising hybrid systems and control strategies.
• Owning hybrid performance data analysis and correlation.
• Monitoring hybrid efficiency during sessions.
• Working on system updates, calibration, and software releases.
• Supporting Race Engineers on hybrid setup and performance decisions.
• Diagnosing hybrid behaviour anomalies.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Hybrid Systems

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Job description

A leading motorsport engineering firm is looking for a Performance Controls Engineer focused on optimising hybrid systems in their Hypercar Programme. This full-time, hybrid role involves deep expertise in control logic, performance algorithms, and data interpretation. Candidates will be responsible for data analysis, monitoring hybrid efficiency, and collaborating with Race Engineers. Experience in hybrid motorsport environments is essential alongside strong data interpretation and communication skills. This role offers global travel opportunities and requires a disciplined, analytical approach under pressure.