Director of Performance Engineering

Joe Gibbs Racing is seeking an accomplished engineering leader to serve as Director of Performance Engineering. This position oversees a multidisciplinary group responsible for vehicle performance analysis, simulation development, and race engineering support. The Director will guide engineers across multiple technical disciplines to ensure world-class analytical capability, robust engineering processes, and seamless collaboration with trackside engineering teams.

This individual will be a key member of the technical leadership team, responsible for translating competitive goals into engineering priorities that enhance vehicle performance and decision-making. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on technical leadership in an environment defined by innovation, precision, and teamwork.

Joe Gibbs Racing is a premier NASCAR team known for its excellence in motorsports. With a legacy of success and a commitment to innovation, we recognize the pivotal role that both data and people play in optimizing performance and making positive strategic decisions. At Joe Gibbs Racing, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, where every team member plays a vital role in our pursuit of excellence both on and off the track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of performance and simulation engineers to deliver high-quality analytical tools, models, and event support.
• Establish department strategy and priorities aligned with race team performance objectives.
• Oversee development, validation, and distribution of vehicle simulation baselines.
• Direct the integration of simulation, test, and track data to improve prediction accuracy and engineering insight.
• Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, vehicle design, powertrain, and competition leadership to guide development direction.
• Support race engineering efforts with advanced tools, analysis techniques, and interpretation of simulation results.
• Champion continuous improvement of software tools, process efficiency, and knowledge sharing across engineering groups.
• Manage department resources, budgets, and staffing to meet team performance and development goals.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional motorsport experience with strong grounding in vehicle dynamics, simulation, or race engineering.
• Exceptional organizational leadership, communication, and collaboration skills; significant outward communication is required.
• At least 3 years in a technical management or leadership role overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with full-vehicle simulation applications, analysis, and optimization
• Proven ability to define and deliver technical strategy in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• High concern for quality, attention to detail, and pride in individual and team achievements.

Logistics:

• Full-time, on-site position based at Joe Gibbs Racing headquarters in Huntersville, NC.
• Occasional travel to test and race events is required.

How to Apply

• Please use the subject line Director of Performance Engineering when submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected]