NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) Engineering Manager

Richard Childress Racing is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven Engineering Manager to support our NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program. This key technical role is integral to maximizing on-track performance through the application of simulation tools, data analysis, and engineering fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a team-first attitude, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities of O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Performance Engineers supporting RCR Crew Chiefs and Race Engineers needs.
• Collaborate with other engineering staff to develop test plans and analyze data from testing equipment such as DiL simulators, pulldown, kinematics and compliance, or 7-post rigs.
• Moderate and contribute to weekly pre-race preparation and post-race analysis meetings.
• Regular exchange with RCR Cup Series team(s) through Head of Race Engineering & Technical Director to ensure information is properly communicated between series when appropriate.
• Ensure RCR NOAPS Alliance teams weekly needs are met as they arise, including technical support, sDiL simulator use, and communication of key technical information on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate GM Reporting documents are appropriately understood, processed, and communicated to in house RCR NOAPS and Alliance teams.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, with firm deadlines.
• Ability to support RCR NOAPS race teams remotely during race events from RCR on-site war room.
• Travel to support race weekend and at-track test events when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a professional racing organization, using vehicle dynamics simulation, Driver-in-Loop simulators, and/or other engineering test rigs .
• NASCAR experience preferred.
• Proficiency with industry-standard simulation and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Multi-body Sim Tools, MoTeC, Pi Toolbox).
• Basic understanding of vehicle dynamics, tire behavior, and aerodynamics in a motorsports context.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on mechanical experience, particularly with racecar components, is a plus.
• Ability to remain focused and make informed decisions in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for motorsports and a strong understanding of vehicle performance engineering is strongly preferred.

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).