Head of Development MGU-K Formula 1

Location

Neuburg an der Donau | Germany

Job description

Your mission

• Disciplinary and technical management of the MGU-K development department for the Audi Formula 1 power unit
• You and your department will be responsible for the development of the electric drive (MGU-K) from the concept to the fully developed MGU-K including all production and assembly technologies and for the testing of the MGU-K on the corresponding state of the art test benches. 
• As head of the department, you will also be responsible for all personnel issues of the department, the organisation of the department, CAPA and schedules, budget limits, and the maintenance of the management systems as well as the process and interface agreements. Strategically, you will primarily support the area of ERS (Energy Recovery System) development, but also areas of technical development (CTO area) in planning and aligning activities.

Your profile

• You have a technical degree in a field such as electrical engineering, drive technology, mechatronics or comparable
• You have professional experience in a comparable position in motorsport and have gained leadership experience, ideally in F1
• You have very good and implementation oriented expertise in the fields of electric drives, magnetics, thermodynamics and mechani cs
• You are proficient in the coordination of complex, technologically interlinked tasks and projects
• You have an analytical, well structured, results and quality oriented way of working
• You know how to inspire a committed team in an ambitious environment and lead it in a goal-oriented manner. To do this, you have a confident and authoritative appearance with a hands
on mentality and a high degree of decision-making power, discipline, motivation, initiative and team spirit
• Full professional proficiency in German or English and a willingness to learn a basic level in the corresponding other language are prerequisites

Our Team

Do you want to help design the future of motorsports? Then you have come to the right place at Audi Formula Racing GmbH! 
In 2026, Audi will join the most demanding motorsport series, Formula 1, a global stage and high-tech development lab all in one. Our aim is to engage in sporting and technological sustainable racing at the highest level of motorsports. The new technical regulations that come into effect in 2026 are based on significantly increased electrification and sustainable fuel. 
With “Vorsprung durch Technik”, we want to inspire our customers and fans worldwide.

 
The combination of high performance and competition is what drives innovation and technology transfer. Take the leap into the highest level of motorsports and be a part of an ambitious team. Together, we will play an active role in shaping future technology at Audi and the transformation of Formula 1!

About us

Audi Formula Racing GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Audi Sport and was founded in 2022 for the brand’s Formula 1 entry. From 2026, the brand with the four rings will compete in the widely popular FIA Formula 1 World Championship with an internally developed power unit and its own factory team. In the future, the program will spearhead Audi’s factory commitment in motorsport.

 
The power unit is developed at Audi Sport’s state-of-the-art Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg an der Donau, close to AUDI AG’s corporate headquarters in Ingolstadt. The facility opened in 2014 and is considered as one of the most modern of its kind. It’s currently being expanded for the F1 program. For the first time since 2009, a Formula 1 power unit will be made in Germany.

The decision to enter Formula 1 was driven by new regulations announced by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). From 2026, sustainable synthetic fuels will be used while approximately 50% of the drivetrain’s power will be electric. Audi wants to actively support the transformation of what is by far the most important motorsport series.

 
Popular on a global stage, highly emotional and technologically advanced – Formula 1 is a spectacular platform for the world’s most sophisticated electrified racing cars. Audi wants to demonstrate “Vorsprung durch Technik” in this competitive environment and is putting together a highly specialized team to develop the power unit. Our basis is the extensive expertise gained from our successful motorsport involvement in Formula E, touring car racing, customer racing, the Dakar Rally and our Le Mans era.

Become a part of this unique project at the pinnacle of motorsport and get involved when Audi writes the next chapter of its motorsport history.

#FutureIsAnAttitude

These positions are available at Audi Formula Racing GmbH in Neuburg an der Donau.
Please note that these positions are not at AUDI AG.
All positions at Audi Formula Racing GmbH are available on a part-time basis in principle.
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We expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities, as their integration is a matter of special concern to us.
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