Hybrid Race Engineer - IndyCar at None

Responsibilites

• Vehicle set-up and final build including mechanical, aerodynamic and gearing changes.
• Liaison for coordinating with assigned driver, ensuring they have required information pre-event, managing driver feedback and coaching during events, and driver performance analysis post-event.
• Create and issue job lists to car chief for items required before, during and after events.
• Create fault lists to issue to Trackside Performance Manager.
• Create pre and post analysis reports on performance to help guide future development .
• Understand competitor analysis and ability to find improvement areas.
• Work with Trackside Performance Manager on the implementation of development items for test and race events.
• Prepare overall race weekend run plans using pre-event race strategy plan including tire usage and event planning.
• Participate in weekly engineering meetings, race weekend debriefs, and test debriefs to define development opportunities.
• Participate and help drive vehicle simulation programs.
  • Understand and use offline simulation tools in preparation for events and development.
  • Participate in Driver-in-the-Loop simulation sessions for upcoming events and development.
• As required, participate in and help direct 7-Post testing.
• As required, participate in and help direct Wind Tunnel testing.
• Work alongside assigned Performance Engineer to assign tasks and workload balance.
• Follow technical specifications dictated by technical bulletins and car build specifications set forth by the team.
• Responsible for determining and developing ways to improve overall Team performance.
• Collaborate with other members of the engineering group to facilitate communication and development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have at minimum a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science preferred. 
  • Motorsports engineering background.
    • IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC or F1 championships preferred.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Minimum 6 years engineering experience in Race Engineering, Motorsport Performance, or related field.
  • Professional motorsports track experience.
• Extensive knowledge of wind tunnel testing methods.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
• Extensive knowledge of data acquisition, data analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement required.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for developing team members required.
• Experience with MATLAB and CAD software (NX, CATIA, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks) required.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data acquisition and test automation software
• Knowledge of testing strategies and procedures
• SharePoint experience
• Microsoft Suite
  • PowerBi desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)