Junior Motorsport Engineer: CAD, Dyno & Track Data

Hired; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Medical, dental, vision, and-disabiliy

Hands-on engineering immersion

Fast-paced growth

Job summary

Honda Racing Corporation USA in Santa Clarita, CA, is seeking an Entry-Level Contingent Engineer to contribute to design, testing, calibration, and data analysis of high-performance racing powertrains and chassis systems.

You will support CAD modeling, engine dynamometer testing, and data-driven correlation studies while troubleshooting control systems and instrumentation. This hands-on role offers growth within a championship motorsport program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
• Foundational understanding of engines, vehicle dynamics, or motorsport electronics.
• Experience with CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks) or data analysis (MATLAB/Python).
• Hands-on motorsport experience (Formula SAE, Baja, or similar).
• Strong communication and adaptability for high-performance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support CAD modeling, design, and drawing releases for engine and chassis sub-assemblies.
• Assist engine dynamometer tests, data acquisition, and calibration verifications.
• Conduct correlation studies between simulations and real race-track data.
• Troubleshoot electronic control systems, wiring, and onboard instrumentation.
• Prepare technical reports, failure analyses, and design evaluations for senior staff.

Skills

Internal combustion engines

Vehicle dynamics

Motorsport electronics

CAD modelling (CATIA/SolidWorks)

Data analysis (MATLAB/Python)

Motorsport team experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Honda Racing Corporation USA in Santa Clarita, CA, is seeking an Entry-Level Contingent Engineer to contribute to design, testing, calibration, and data analysis of high-performance racing powertrains and chassis systems.

You will support CAD modeling, engine dynamometer testing, and data-driven correlation studies while troubleshooting control systems and instrumentation. This hands-on role offers growth within a championship motorsport program.