Motorsports Performance Engineer

Paddock; Michigan; On-site; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller in Michigan is seeking aPerformance Engineer to join the Competition Engineering Department, contributing to an IMSA Weather Tech Championship program. The role is in-person in Michigan, with travel to race and test events.

The candidate should have a strong motorsport background, vehicle dynamics knowledge, and experience with data analysis and simulations to support decision making. Collaboration across teams and the ability to operate under tight schedules are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or other advanced technical background.
• Background in motorsport with 5 years of experience.
• Ability to review experimental and simulation results to support decision making.
• Familiarity with vehicle simulation and modeling, and strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute event-related objectives with the engineering team.
• Analyze vehicle data and run simulations to improve race performance.
• Manage and document work related to vehicle performance and race strategy.
• Coordinate with trackside and remote support resources; communicate updates.
• Support offsite testing and development initiatives as needed.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Kinematics

Aerodynamics

Data analysis

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Excel

Phyton

Visual

PI Toolbox

PI Workshop

Job description

# Motorsports Performance EngineerFull timeAbout Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh companyPratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.Pratt Miller is looking for a Performance Engineer to join its Competition Engineering Department. The performance engineering role will contribute to an IMSA Weather Tech Championship program. This would be an in-person role based in Michigan and require traveling in support of race and test events.## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEvent Related Preparation and Execution## Shop based event preparation objectives* Propose and collaborate with engineering team to establish event related hardware, process, or vehicle preparation related objectives* Propose and collaborate with engineering team to improve event specific performance through data analysis, vehicle simulation, historical information and other appropriate tools* Develop, manage, and execute project related work, preparation and documentation related to vehicle performance and race strategy* Tracking and communication of updates and status* Participation/organization of meetings to review above mentioned information## Event specific performance objectives* Execute specific tasks not limited to:* Take directive from senior race engineers and provide supporting feedback* Vehicle data processing, distribution analysis* Manage, operate, and analyze results from supporting software toolchains for performance and race strategy execution* Manage communication and provide feedback to trackside and remote support resourcesVehicle and Process DevelopmentIdentifying and contributing to vehicle development initiatives:* Vehicle setup/performance* Vehicle hardware integration* General subsystem development* In-person support of offsite testing* Tools and process development to aid in the above listed tasks## Simulation support* Baseline vehicle model correlation and specific event performance analysis and sensitivity generation* In-person support of offsite testing## Program reporting and documentation* Maintain and develop reporting documentation and process for event and engineering level projectsTeam Member InteractionsOverall communication and interactions are expected to be handled in a collaborative manner for the overall improvement of performance and execution.The role will be expected to interact with other groups within Pratt & Miller, and outside in relation to execution of duties not limited to:* Organization, participation, and collaboration in meetings* Support and project related travel## ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be. assigned as required:* Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary* Provide feedback on product needs and processes* Support Program Management Office on process developments and improvements## ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS### Education and Experience* BS in engineering or other advanced technical background* Background in motorsport with 5 years of experience### Specialized Knowledge and Skills* Self-motivated and comfortable determining goals and deliverables* Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, aerodynamics and tires* The ability to review experimental and simulation results to support decision making* Familiarity with vehicle simulation and modeling* The ability to communicate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams* Function in high pressure environment under stressed time constraints### Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills* Familiar with data acquisition systems* PI Toolbox* PI Workshop* Bosch WinDarab* Bosch RaceConOther* Marelli Wintax* Other* Experience in general data review and processing* Matlab* Excel* Phyton* Visual* Other### Work Environment/Physical Demands* Stress may occur periodically* Long hours may be required at times* Travel required but would vary on support needs. Total travel commitments can range from 40 to 80 days a year.* Work environment can vary between group and individual assignments and tasks## Pay Range$91,500.00 - $148,100.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.