Lead Race Engineer

Chip Ganassi Racing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chip Ganassi Racing in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Race Engineer to support the Race Engineer, providing expertise in data acquisition, performance analysis, and optimizing race car operations during events.

You will work closely with drivers, strategists, mechanics, and other engineers to enhance vehicle performance, develop pit strategies, and contribute to race car development from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree required.
• Experience in IndyCar, IMSA, team internships, or Formula SAE programs essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, aerodynamics, and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with drivers, engineers, and mechanics to manage race car operations during events.
• Optimize race car specifications and evolve them for enhanced performance.
• Analyze car performance data to provide actionable insights.
• Develop pit stop strategies in partnership with the strategist.
• Contribute to race car development projects, from inception to completion.
• Conduct off-track testing and measure vehicle performance.
• Create analytical tools to maximize vehicle efficiency.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the vehicle to support improvement and data sharing processes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical design

Aerodynamics

Electronics systems

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Pi

Motec

VBA

SolidWorks

MS Office 365

Job description

Chip Ganassi has been a fixture in the auto racing industry for over 35 years and is considered one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports. Today, his teams include three Honda cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and four entries in INDY NXT by Firestone. Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has won 24 championships and over 270 races, including six wins in the Indianapolis 500, eight Rolex 24 At Daytona victories, and wins in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

CGR has successful business partnerships with DHL, OpenAI, PNC Bank, Root Insurance, SOLO Cup, Sunoco, and more. The team boasts state-of-the-art facilities in Indianapolis, where the INDYCAR and INDY NXT teams are located, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.

The Lead Race Engineer is responsible for supporting the Race Engineer and team by providing expertise in data acquisition, performance analysis, and optimizing race car operations. This role involves working closely with drivers, strategists, mechanics, and other engineers to enhance vehicle performance and ensure successful race execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with drivers, engineers, and mechanics to manage race car operations during events.
• Optimize race car specifications and evolve them for enhanced performance.
• Analyze car performance data to provide actionable insights.
• Develop pit stop strategies in partnership with the strategist.
• Contribute to race car development projects, from inception to completion.
• Conduct off-track testing and measure vehicle performance.
• Create analytical tools to maximize vehicle efficiency.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the vehicle to support improvement and data sharing processes.
• Represent the team and sponsors professionally on and off the track, ensuring a positive experience for sponsors and guests during tours.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or relevant college degree required.
• Experience in IndyCar, IMSA, team internships, or Formula SAE programs is essential
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, aerodynamics, and electronic systems.
• Proficiency with software tools such as Excel, Pi, Motec, VBA, SolidWorks, and MS Office 365.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with the components, structural framework, and aerodynamics of race cars.