Braking Performance Engineer

About us

We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.

Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.

As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.

Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.

1. Tasks:

a) regular tasks​

• Define Brake system targets (disc, calipers, brake lines, booster, stability unit…)​

• Brake sizing to achieve vehicle braking performance​

• Simulations and Calculation of brake performance​

• Communication with brake system suppliers ​

• Vehicle dynamics braking simulatons in 15-DOF​

• Attending of test session for brakes development​

• Implementation brake models for driving simulator (static and dynamic platform)​

• Brake systems DVP and development plan definition​

• Brake systems std and procedure for testing, desing and sign off​

• Brake Issue resolution and Permanent corrective actions definition

b) occasional tasks:

• Support Performance Engineer to define vehicle braking targets and load cases​

• Support Chassis & VD Chief Engineer for brakes development activities​

• Define tool for brake systems target cascade and sizing ​

• Support definition of brakes technology road map

2. Responsibilities:

• Brake Perfomance Status Monitoring in simulation and test enviroment​

• Deliver brake system for Bugatti Rimac projects​

• Driving decision towards Brake system supplier

• Coordinate brake development activites accross the project​

• Define DVP for brake systems​

• Define Std and procedure to sign off brake systems​

• Brake Systems plan definitin for all programme

• Brakes specifications to achieve vehicle braking performance targets​

• Achieve brake performance targets and system sign off for all vehicle programmes​

• Define Brake std and procedures 

3. Skills and competencies:

• Experience in development brakes development 
• Experience in brake sizing| Understanding of ABS and stability control systems 
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Proficient in MS Office and standard engineering software | Knowledge in 15-DOF vehicle dynamics tools 
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

What we are like and what we offer

• We operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• You will have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions with cutting-edge technology
• We work a lot, but also know how to have fun (fun teambuilding, crazy company parties, kitchen and relaxation zones around the office, free coffee/tea and fresh fruit, etc.)
• Family-like and open work environment (subsidies for kindergartens, Christmas parties for kids, and presents for kids)
• Financial subsidy for transportation
• Additional and supplementary healthcare covered
• Internal educations program
• Psychological counseling
• Dog-friendly office
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home days – up to 12 days of remote work per month
• Discounts at stores and clinics – for humans and pets 😊

If you are a creative, problem solving, open-minded, highly-motivated individual and you love a fast-paced environment and are up for the challenge – where were you hiding?