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Nissan Formula E Team | Trackside electronics and systems engineer


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  • Nissan Formula E Team
  • 19 hours ago

Location: Viry-Châtillon, France


Are you seeking an adrenaline-filled environment and tired of routine? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and daring team? Nissan Formula E is the right place for you!


About Us: Nissan Formula E Team has been a competitive force in motorsport and the FIA Formula E World Championship for many years. We are seeking a Trackside electronics and systems engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing development.


Main Responsibilities:


  • Ensures the proper functioning of the data acquisition system, car sensors, and their calibration.
  • Prepares various projects and calibration kits for operating the cars and the simulator.
  • Conducts analysis and interpretation of technical data from the car, embedded systems, and Power Unit.
  • Communicates key parameters effectively with different stakeholders (mechanics, performance engineers, track engineers, Power Unit engineers).
  • Guarantees the reliability and performance of onboard and offboard systems.
  • Prepares all documentation and procedures required for trackside work execution.
  • Drafts post-race reports, relevant analyses for continuous improvement, and logs issues in the ‘problem list’.
  • Resolves issues assigned to them.
  • Develops and maintains certain programs to facilitate data processing, contributing to vehicle reliability and performance.
  • Manages the organization and archiving of data backups on the server.
  • Plans work on the car, accounting for constraints from mechanics and external participants (e.g., Power Unit engineers, media, sponsors).
  • Ensures effective communication with all stakeholders at the track (Magneti Marelli, WAE, Spark, FIA, FEO, etc.).
  • Maintains and verifies the equipment provided.
  • Assists DIL simulator sessions, particularly on topics within their scope.
  • Executes procedures and operations during track testing sessions.
  • Implements, develops, and ensures proper use of specific IT systems (e.g., Atlas, SM, TPMS).
  • Oversees the monitoring and proper utilization of the traction battery.
  • Develops products and processes to enhance tasks within their scope (e.g., system test benches).
  • Complies at all times with Formula E technical and sporting regulations and the team’s internal policies.
  • Undergoes training and adheres to all safety rules specific to the series.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:


  • Strong understanding of modern electrical or hybrid systems (batteries, electric motors).
  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools and technologies, including CAN, control electronics, power electronics, Peak, and DSpace.
  • Programming and IT knowledge is a plus: Matlab or equivalent, Python.

Qualifications and Experience:


  • Essential background in electronics and/or embedded systems.
  • Mandatory trackside experience, ideally in one of the following categories: F1, FE, LMDh/LMH, top-level F2 or GT team, IndyCar.
  • This trackside role involves worldwide travel for 10 to 15 race events per year.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Language Requirement:


  • Proficiency in English is mandatory.

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