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Simulator Development Engineer

Hinwil Switzerland
Full-time
Permanent employee

Join Our Team

We are the Audi Revolut F1® Team.

Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship starting in 2026.

The 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 Formula 1 Factory of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland) is known for its innovative technologies and passion for racing. 
The Audi Motorsport Technology Centre, UK, is in its launch phase and growing continuously. Our power unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for chassis development 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.
 
This position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland).

Your mission

  • Contribute to the development, operation and maintenance of driver-in-loop simulators as 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

Your profile

  • High quality degree (Master or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics)
  • 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, results-oriented, able to work independently with very high attention to detail, pragmatic but with a scientific approach
  • Stress-tolerant, persevering, open-minded, innovative, creative and a strong team player