Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Raceon Gmbh; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible lifestyle

Competitive market value packages

Opportunity to travel and work with renowned racing teams

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States seeks a skilled engineer passionate about simulation and performance engineering. You will develop high-fidelity vehicle physics models and work closely with race engineers and analysts to enhance the simulation capabilities. This role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in motorsport or automotive environments. Join a dynamic team, ensuring tools are efficient and accurate while traveling and collaborating on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in modelling, simulation, or performance engineering within motorsport or high-performance automotive environments.
• Familiarity with race car dynamics, control systems, and aerodynamic modelling.
• Prior experience in modelling, simulation, or performance engineering within motorsport or high‑performance automotive environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity vehicle physics models and sub-models.
• Continuously validate and correlate models with real-world data.
• Research and implement cutting-edge technologies for simulation capabilities.
• Work cross-functionally with race engineers and analysts.
• Ensure simulation tools and models remain accurate and efficient.

Skills

Engineering simulation software

Object-oriented programming (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Multibody dynamics

Numerical methods

Numerical methods

Race car dynamics

Control systems

Aerodynamic modelling

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Physics

Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Your profile

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer with a passion for simulation and performance engineering.

✅ Education & Experience:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in mechanics and vehicle dynamics.
• Prior experience in modelling, simulation, or performance engineering within motorsport or high-performance automotive environments is essential

✅ Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in engineering simulation software and object-oriented programming (Python, MATLAB, C++ preferred).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, particularly in multibody dynamics and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with race car dynamics, control systems, and aerodynamic modelling.

✅ Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—able to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about motorsport, performance engineering, and continuous learning.

Why us?

• Be part of a young and dynamic like-minded team
• Flexible lifestyle turning your hobby into your job
• Travel the world and work with well-known and renowed racing teams
• work in various projects with the security of a permanent contract
• we offering competitive market value packages and employment with opportunities to work in all forms of motorsport without complexities

General Information

We can currently only consider applications from candidates based in Europe or the USA.

Your mission

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity vehicle physics models and sub-models to enhance RaceOn’s simulation toolset.
• Continuously validate and correlate models with real-world track and rig data to ensure robust, reliable simulation results.
• Research and implement cutting-edge technologies to evolve our simulation capabilities and meet engineering requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with race engineers, performance analysts, and control engineers to provide solutions that support technical decision-making.
• Ensure simulation tools and models remain at the forefront of accuracy and efficiency.