Race Engineer - Performance Discovery & DiL Leadership

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Race Engineer – Performance Development in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role emphasizes developing competitive advantages through advanced simulations and data analysis. Candidates need a background in motorsports engineering with strong skills in vehicle dynamics, simulation validation, and technical leadership.

Your responsibilities include leading performance discovery efforts, executing Driver-in-the-Loop tests, and providing engineering support during race events. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for this high-level technical leadership position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in motorsports engineering, focusing on vehicle dynamics and performance optimization.
• Proven track record in simulation validation, leading data analysis sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance discovery and development for race teams.
• Develop AI tools for performance analytics and simulation.
• Design and execute Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) test sessions.
• Collaborate on performance investigations with 7-Post rig engineers.
• Provide engineering support during tests and race events.

Skills

Motorsports engineering experience

Vehicle dynamics expertise

Simulation and data analysis tools

Leadership abilities

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Motec

Job description

Hendrick Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Race Engineer – Performance Development in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role emphasizes developing competitive advantages through advanced simulations and data analysis. Candidates need a background in motorsports engineering with strong skills in vehicle dynamics, simulation validation, and technical leadership.

Your responsibilities include leading performance discovery efforts, executing Driver-in-the-Loop tests, and providing engineering support during race events. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for this high-level technical leadership position.