Powertrain Development Engineer - Motorsports

Stefanini, Inc; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Development Engineer on a 1+ year contract to support the design, testing, and validation of advanced powertrain technologies for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.

The role encompasses developing plans from concept to production, with responsibilities including test program design, data collection and analysis, and collaboration across engineering teams to drive robust, data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Emphasis in internal combustion engines or electrified powertrains.
• Coursework in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering development plans for new products and technologies.
• Support projects from concept development through production implementation.
• Design and coordinate test programs to validate performance.
• Create detailed test procedures, validation plans, and technical documentation.
• Analyze test results and make data-driven recommendations.
• Collect and report test data to support decisions and goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize designs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for reviews and updates.

Skills

Powertrain development

Test planning

Data analysis

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

Job description

Stefanini, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Development Engineer on a 1+ year contract to support the design, testing, and validation of advanced powertrain technologies for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.

The role encompasses developing plans from concept to production, with responsibilities including test program design, data collection and analysis, and collaboration across engineering teams to drive robust, data-driven decisions.