Motorsports Powertrain Development Engineer

Smartsearchonline; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline seeks a Development Engineer to support the design, testing, and validation of advanced powertrain technologies. This role spans from concept through production on cutting-edge motorsports projects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in powertrain development and testing, with strong skills in test planning, data acquisition, and documentation. On-site in Santa Clarita, CA, for a multi-year contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in powertrain development and testing.
• Experience with test planning, data acquisition, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering development plans for new products and technologies.
• Support projects from concept through production implementation.
• Design and coordinate test programs to validate performance.
• Create detailed test procedures, validation plans, and technical documentation.
• Conduct testing, analyze results, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Collect, interpret, and report test data to inform decisions and goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and optimize designs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for reviews and updates.
• Assist in continuous improvement of testing methodologies and product performance.

Skills

Powertrain development

Test planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

Job description

Smartsearchonline seeks a Development Engineer to support the design, testing, and validation of advanced powertrain technologies. This role spans from concept through production on cutting-edge motorsports projects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in powertrain development and testing, with strong skills in test planning, data acquisition, and documentation. On-site in Santa Clarita, CA, for a multi-year contract.