Technical Director

The Technical Director will oversee the engineering and technical aspects of the teams’ operations. The Technical Director plays a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of the team, driving innovation, and ensuring competitive success on the track.

If you have a great attitude and exhibit passion, ownership, and excellence in all you do then we would love to meet you!

Essential Job Functions and responsibilities:

• Ensure Setup Development Manager, Engineering Manager, and Testing Manager are aware of the goals of the team. Work with each department to formulate processes to achieve each goal.
• Be single point of contact for “customer” teams on engineering services that Team has agreed to provide throughout the season.
• Work with OEM to ensure engineering support provided to Team meets the standards set by the team. Communicate any deficiencies or additional needs to appropriate OEM representative.
• Work with direct reports to build development plans for current team members so that growth opportunities for the Team can be met with existing personnel.
• Analyzing data collected during races and testing sessions to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance vehicle performance.
• Work with Competition Director, Crew Chiefs, and Race Engineers to ensure their engineering needs are met and develop vehicle development needs based on collaboration with them.
• Ensure Vehicle Operations Department receives clear car build process documentation, mileage limits, and service intervals and provide path for feedback to perfect and improve standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school) in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• 7-10 years of extensive experience in working in motorsports, preferably progressively senior positions. Experience in vehicle design, development and race engineering is highly valued.
• Strong leadership and management abilities are essential for overseeing technical teams effectively.
• Experience in project management is beneficial for managing complex engineering projects, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, energy and structural analysis required
• Racing experience preferred
• Must be highly analytical with the ability to make recommendations supported by data trends
• Must be thorough with a strong sense of attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must work well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• 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

• Proven ability to build internal relationships and interact with all levels of the organization

• Self-motivated, driven, success-oriented individual with collaborative communication style
• The determination to work harder than anyone you know

What’s in it for you:

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.