Motorsports Performance Engineer - Data-Driven Race Tuning

Motorsport Network, LLC; Mooresville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorsport Network, LLC is seeking a Performance Engineer to contribute to race car performance by collaborating with race engineers and crew chiefs while working independently to identify and implement improvements. The role involves data-driven analysis, testing, and rapid decision-making under pressure at the Mooresville, NC shop with travel to tests and races.

You will work on setup development, tire models, DIL testing, and performance reporting, collaborating with teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of motorsports experience.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and high‑performance vehicle physics.
• Experience with data analysis software (MoTeC/PiToolbox/Atlas).
• Familiarity with NASCAR Next Gen platforms and operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist race teams in setup development for each event.
• Simulation support & analysis of NexGen setup parameters.
• Interpret tire models & deliver tire condition recommendations.
• Driver In Loop (DIL) testing & analysis.
• Optimize suspension systems during 7-Post testing.
• Conduct on-track testing, data analysis, & performance reporting.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop tools and reports.
• Provide live race support — monitor timing & scoring and communicate observations.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain engineering reports and performance documentation.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

High-performance physics

Applied engineering mathematics

Interpersonal communication

Under pressure work

NASCAR Next Gen familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Automotive)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MoTeC

PiToolbox

Atlas

Job description

Motorsport Network, LLC is seeking a Performance Engineer to contribute to race car performance by collaborating with race engineers and crew chiefs while working independently to identify and implement improvements. The role involves data-driven analysis, testing, and rapid decision-making under pressure at the Mooresville, NC shop with travel to tests and races.

You will work on setup development, tire models, DIL testing, and performance reporting, collaborating with teams to optimize