NASCAR Performance Engineer

Job Summary

As a Performance Engineer for Joe Gibbs Racing, you will play a key role in facilitating the needs of the trackside race teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of high-level motorsport engineering experience, centering around race engineering tasks with deep involvement in vehicle simulation. A high concern for quality, an ability to independently produce high-quality results, and skills to manage and process high volumes of complex data in a high-pressure environment are necessary.

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 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.

Reporting to Race Engineering Group

Typical Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, validate, and maintain simulation baselines for distribution to the race teams
• Assist driving simulator program with accurate simulation models and simulation validation studies
• Facilitate driving simulator tests to bridge the gap between the track and simulation
• Track, understand, and document the ramifications of evolving vehicle aerodynamics on simulation behavior
• Provide simulation help desk support to trackside teams
• Perform pre-event setup parameter sensitivity simulation studies
• Perform race meeting setup comparison evaluation studies
• Perform post-event investigations
• Develop and maintain efficient software tools for race engineering functions
• Assist vehicle design and aerodynamics groups with focused simulation studies
• Attend track test events to assure proper data collection and perform on-site validation
• Assist simulation development group in simulation suite testing
• Collaborate with race team, simulation development, and software groups to guide simulation development direction
• Perform a variety of physical tests

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 2 years\’ experience in professional motorsports, working primarily in a simulation or race engineering role
• Experience with full-vehicle simulation application and analysis
• Experience with Matlab & Python Programming Language
• Experience in tire characterization and aerodynamics
• Desire to work in a collaborative, demanding, and fast-paced development environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills; significant outward communication is required
• High concern for quality and pride in individual work

Logistics

• Job location is in Huntersville, NC; full-time, on-site work is required
• Occasional travel to test events is required

Benefits:

• As a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and exciting opportunities to experience NASCAR events. You will be part of a close-knit team that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for motorsports.

How to Apply:

• Rev up your career and join our winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing! If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Performance Engineer, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for racing