Junior Tire Engineer

About RFK Racing
RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988, and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass 300 wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content, and experiential marketing campaigns.

RFK is searching for a Junior Tire Engineer to join the Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation Engineering team. This role supports the development, analysis, and tuning of tire models in support of vehicle simulation. The Junior Tire Engineer will also work closely with the Senior Tire Engineer to analyze tire data, prepare actionable analysis, and contribute to simulation and race team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and fit SOVA data to evaluate tire performance.
• Prepare weekly tire performance reports and provide recommendations for race events.
• Develop and tune tire models for use in pre-race simulation environments.
• Provide support during Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator sessions.
• Develop processing scripts for track test data to generate actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with and support the Senior Tire Engineer on tire model development projects.
• Attend track tests (2-4 a year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with vehicle dynamics and tire modeling.
• Experience with Pacejka “Magic Formula” tire models.
• Proficiency with programming languages for data analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Prior motorsports experience is a plus.