Tire Modeling Engineer

Objective for this position is to develop and maintain accurate tire models to support Trackhouse Racing’s vehicle modeling and simulation efforts.

Duties, Expectations and Responsibilities

• Develop tire fitting methodologies for offline simulation and the DiL (Driver in Loop) simulator. Develop toolsets to standardize and automate the process.
• Utilize flat track and wheel force transducer data to ensure fit quality and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain standardized fit assessments for each tire model.
• Maintain representative base fits for racing series track types (e.g., intermediate ovals, short track ovals, road courses, etc.)
• Provide event specific tire recommendations for race teams (e.g., pressures, cambers, toe, etc.)
• Work and interact with team manufacturer support on advanced tire modeling concepts and their implementation within Trackhouse engineering.
• Working with all aspects of the team, actively support future car development.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the ever-changing landscape of professional sports
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, meet deadlines, and multi-task.
• Strong communication skills in-person, via email with team members, fans, and partners
• Keeping work area clean and organized at all times
• Provide assistance to other team members on other duties as appropriate
  Qualifications
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of the Pacejka tire model formulation.
• Experience in the tire industry a bonus.
• Experience in vehicle dynamics, vehicle modelling and simulation.
• Basic coding capability, Trackhouse uses Python for engineering tool development.
• Good interpersonal skills. Position requires interaction with race team personnel, drivers and manufacturer team support groups.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, able to break down complex problems into digestible, understandable actionable tasks.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrable ability to deliver at the leading edge of our sport.
• Understanding of motorsports vehicle simulation techniques, underpinned with a strong grasp of road vehicle aerodynamics and tire mechanics.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to remain calm in pressure situations and maintain a customer-service mindset.
• Experience in NASCAR industry, professional sports or high-level college athletics is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to selected test and/or race events.