Performance Engineer - NASCAR

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

Job Description

The Performance Engineer directly contributes to the performance of our race cars by working closely with the race engineers, engineering staff, and crew chiefs, while also working independently to identify, test, organize, analyze, validate, and communicate areas of improvement and ways in which these improvements can be realized. Using data, research, internal and external resources, as well as other staff, the performance engineer role will develop items and help to understand and optimize configurations that will aid in the performance of the race car. The qualified person will be organized, self-motivated, and able to work with minimum supervision and under extreme pressure to make quick, calculated decisions. A strong interpersonal and communication skillset is required, along with an exceptional team mentality. Performance Engineers are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

This position requires occasional weekday and weekend travel for testing and race events. During race weekends, Performance Engineers will support track activities remotely from our Mooresville, NC shop.

Roles & 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 Performance Engineers & Race Engineers to develop & refine engineering tools
• Provide live race support — monitor timing & scoring, track performance trends, and communicate clear, actionable observations to race teams.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain engineering reports and performance documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related discipline)
• Minimum 3 years of motorsports experience
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, high-performance vehicle physics, and applied engineering mathematics
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with minimal errors
• Strong levels of IT skills, including MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with data analysis software (MoTeC/PiToolbox/Atlas)
• Familiarity with NASCAR Next Gen platforms, regulations, and operational procedures is an advantage