Race Support 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 seeking a skilled Race Support Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled, detail-oriented engineer with experience in motorsports data systems, setup tools, and race operations. This role is a critical link between shop preparation and at-track performance, providing the technical backbone that enables the race engineering group to make fast, data-driven decisions

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide support in execution of rig testing and DIL simulator events.
• Assist race teams with pre-event work and R&D projects.
• Work with race teams and simulation groups to maximize simulation returns.
• Help to validate data acquisition systems to ensure accuracy and reliability prior to track tests.
• Process, organize, and distribute vehicle data to engineering staff during and after sessions.
• Assist with simulation correlation by comparing modeled data with on-track performance.
• Contribute to post-event reports, performance summaries, and trend tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or related technical field).
• 2–5 years of experience in professional motorsports or high-performance automotive engineering.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, data acquisition systems, and race car setup principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, MoTeC, Atlas, MATLAB, or similar).
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to technical detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints.
• Willingness to travel as needed for race and test events.
• Experience in NASCAR or other professional racing series.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (OptimumG, ChassisSim, or in-house software).
• Programming or scripting knowledge (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Working knowledge of NASCAR competition regulations.