F1 Senior Trackside Researcher Job

F1 Senior Trackside Researcher Job

• Conduct chemical analysis (GC, FTIR) to verify FIA compliance of fuels and lubricants.
• Maintain chain-of-custody records and documentation for inspections.
• Interface with FIA technical delegates and team engineers during race weekends.
• Implement corrective actions and escalate significant compliance risks.

• Oversee fuel delivery, storage, sampling, and usage at events.
• Maintain contamination prevention protocols and batch traceability.
• Manage inventory and coordinate return freight of unused fluids.

• Use advanced analytical techniques (e.g., RDE-OES) to analyse wear metals, additive depletion, and contamination across lubricant products.
• Provide real-time data to race engineers and reliability teams.
• Identify early signs of component degradation and fluid breakdown.

• Build, commission, and operate the mobile fluid lab at events.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair analytical instruments.
• Manage lab consumables and spare parts across the race calendar.
• Deliver concise, technically robust feedback to support race decisions.

• Respond to fluid-related technical queries (e.g., leak identification).
• Liaise with global R&D centres to enhance team reliability and performance.

• Represent technical expertise to FIA officials, partners, and VIP guests.
• Contribute to technical briefings and uphold Aramco’s reputation for innovation.

• Plan and travel to up to 70% of F1 events, managing visas and logistics in coordination with the team.
• Verify product delivery and inventory on arrival; oversee secure storage and handling of race fluids.
• Build, commission, and operate the mobile laboratory in the paddock or garage.
• Conduct fuel sampling and GC analysis to ensure FIA compliance; manage fuel release procedures post-QC.
• Monitor fuel throughout the event for contamination risks and regulatory adherence.
• Interface with FIA officials to complete race event protocols.
• Confirm lubricant conformity to FIA homologation using FTIR analysis.
• Sample and analyse used fluids from engine, gearbox, and hydraulic systems to assess component health.
• Manage data storage, reporting, and trend analysis; communicate findings to reliability engineers.
• Track lab consumables and coordinate race freight needs with the logistics planner.
• Oversee return freight of fluids and mobile lab equipment post-event.
• Maintain and service lab equipment throughout the season, including ad-hoc repairs.

• Regular contact with the following companies and counterparts:

• Valvoline Global, Aston Martin Race Team, Honda Racing Corporation
• FIA technical delegates, external companies, freight forwarding partners, suppliers
• Occasional contact with the following counterparts:
  • Toll blenders (fuels and lubricants), VIP guests and senior race team leaders within Aston Martin Race Team

• Regular contact with Aramco F1 Technology R&D team, F1 Lead Logistics Planner, trackside staff.
• Frequent contact with line management within Aramco Group.
• Occasional contact with Aramco Europe support functions (Finance, Law, IT, HR, Procurement, etc.) and senior leaders within the Aramco Group

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or engineering, or equivalent experience in fuels/lubricants (ideally with F1 exposure).

• 8+ years in specialist fuels, lubricants, motorsports, or analytical roles.
• Experience working trackside in Formula One™ is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and mentor junior colleagues.

• Advanced understanding of fuel/lubricant chemistry and FIA regulations.
• Proficiency in GC, FTIR, viscosity measurement, and contamination control.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills (Excel, statistical tools).
• Experience with fuel lifecycle management and lab equipment maintenance.
• Ability to interpret technical data and support operational decisions.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under race event time constraints.