CUP Series Race Engineer

Position Summary

This position requires a highly motivated engineer possessing expertise in optimization of performance as it applies to car setup and race strategy. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of high-level motorsport engineering experience, centering around race engineering tasks with deep involvement in vehicle simulation. A high concern for quality, an ability to independently produce high-quality results, and skills to manage and process high volumes of complex data in a high-pressure environment is necessary.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform vehicle simulation work throughout event cycle life
• Develop, refine, validate, and maintain simulation baselines
• Perform pre-event setup parameter sensitivity simulation studies
• Perform race meeting setup comparison evaluation and optimization studies
• Perform tire data analysis to establish optimal performance window envelope
• Perform aerodynamic analysis to establish optimal performance window envelope
• Assist DIL program with accurate simulation models, simulation validation studies
• Facilitate DIL tests to bridge the gap between the track and simulation focusing on setup development, and driver training
• Travel to race events and support team with simulation work and data collection/analysis
• Assist the Crew Chief with development and execution of race event and track test plans
• Use engineering tools (simulation & other) to assist Crew Chief, Car Chief, and race team with the decision-making process at the race track
• Attend selected track test events performing requisite simulation work and data analysis
• Perform post-event investigations
• Responsible for communicating complex, technical data to various levels of the organization
• Collaborate with simulation development and software groups to guide simulation development direction

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 2 years' experience in professional motorsports, preferably in a race engineering role
• Experience with full-vehicle simulation application and analysis
• Experience in tire characterization and aerodynamics
• Desire to work in a collaborative, demanding, and fast-paced team environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills; significant outward communication is required
• High concern for quality and pride in individual work

Logistics

• Job location is in Huntersville, NC; full-time
• Travel to races and tests is required