Driver-in-the-Loop (Simulator) Development Team Leader - Atlassian Williams F1

58 minutes ago England
Application Deadline - 5th Sep 2026 @ 12:00 am (BST)

Your mission will be to lead our elite DIL Development team, with the core mission to deliver a world-leading Driver-in-the-Loop simulation environment.

With major investment in this area - including a new state-of-the-art DIL simulator - this role will directly shape our simulation-led performance programme in a facility vital for validating vehicle concepts, optimising driver performance, and making mission-critical decisions that translate to on-track success.

About You:

We are looking for a team leader who can drive technical excellence while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture in the team. The ideal candidate will be capable of guiding a multidisciplinary group, setting clear priorities, and ensuring alignment across the wider vehicle dynamics and performance groups, including, Race Engineering and Performance Optimisation.

You'll need to demonstrate sound decision-making under pressure, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical insights into actionable direction for both engineers and drivers. We are looking for someone who leads by example, supports the growth of their team members, and brings a balanced blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and stakeholder

You have a strong technical background with substantial experience in Formula 1 or other high-level motorsport category. Working in areas such as Vehicle Dynamics, Performance, or Race Engineering, you bring strong leadership and team-management capabilities, along with practical expertise in operating and developing Driver-in-Loop simulators or comparable real-time simulation platforms such as Beckhoff, Speedgoat, or dSPACE.

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