Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

VEHICLE DYNAMICS ENGINEER

About this role:

As a development engineer in RFK’s set up development group, you will work within a group of 5-7 engineers tasked with weekly pre-event model & tool development. This work includes, but is not limited to, assignments in following areas:

• Vehicle dynamic simulation tool development & correlation.
• Attending & managing driver-in-the-loop simulator sessions.
• Attend track tests.
• Attend rig tests (8-Post, K-Rig).
• Maintenance of simulation input files.
• Prepare and distribute weekly pre-event performance analysis.
• Prepare and distribute weekly pre-event documentation.
• Develop methods & standards to analyze tire force & moment data.
• Dive digital and documented culture.
• Assist teams with strategy during race weekends in RFK’s ‘War Room’.

This position is onsite, located at our headquarters in Concord, NC with a typical work schedule from Monday through Friday, including limited domestic travel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Economics, Data Science or, another quantitative field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing vehicle dynamics simulation tools (MSC.ADAMS, Modelica/Dymola, CarSim, IPG CarMaker)
• Programming experience with one or more of the following languages: C, C#, VB.Net, MATLAB, Python.
• OEM/Automotive/Racing industry experience a plus

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefit package with 401k and company match
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team
• Structured career development – a team of industry experts here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.

RFK Racing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. We welcome all qualified job seekers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Us

For over 50 years, Jack Roush has been committed to performance, having won 31 championships and more than 400 races in drag racing, sports car, and stock car racing. Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing boasts eight championships in NASCAR’s top three divisions and has established itself as a dominant force in the sport.

At RFK, we believe our success is tied to our core values and work ethic. We value our competitive spirit while working relentlessly and professionally as an individual and a team in our community. We are all committed to do what it takes to achieve success. The review below all based around five of our core values. It is our belief that these values will help drive RFK forward to continued success in motorsports.