Racing Simulation & AI Tools Lead

Jobtailor; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Racing in Concord seeks a senior engineering leader to drive Driver-in-the-Loop simulators and cross‑functional integration. You will mentor a high‑performance team, shape the strategic roadmap, and align tooling and models across Ford Racing, NASCAR, and partner programs.

You will manage budgets, advance AI‑based tools, and expand simulator capabilities to support race programs and track tests at Ford facilities in Concord and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years in motorsports, automotive, or aerospace.
• Experience managing and operating Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators.
• Experience integrating multidisciplinary vehicle subsystem models into simulation environments.
• Experience using industry-standard racing tools, telemetry systems, and vehicle dynamics software.
• Experience implementing AI-based engineering solutions or developing advanced analytical tools.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering (preferred).
• Active involvement in competitive motorsports (preferred).
• Established network in global motorsports or advanced simulation industries (preferred).
• Experience managing multi-million dollar operational budgets (preferred).
• Willingness to travel, including track tests (preferred).
• Deep passion for racing and high-performance vehicle development (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance simulation team.
• Grow and integrate Ford Racing DiL simulators within a unified engineering unit.
• Own the operational roadmap and annual budgets for the simulators.
• Drive adoption of common tools, data formats, and interfaces across teams.
• Integrate multidisciplinary models into a cohesive simulation environment.
• Direct development and deployment of track-side tools and data exchange.
• Lead AI-based tools and analytical methods to accelerate development.
• Oversee integration of advanced tire models for fidelity.
• Foster collaboration across NASCAR, Sportscar, Hypercar, and Off-Road programs.
• Coordinate technology transfer between external partners and Ford teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Program management

DiL simulators

Multidisciplinary modelling

AI tools

Vehicle dynamics

Data integration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/EE

Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace (preferred)

Tools

Industry racing tools

Telemetry systems

Vehicle dynamics software

Job description

Ford Racing in Concord seeks a senior engineering leader to drive Driver-in-the-Loop simulators and cross‑functional integration. You will mentor a high‑performance team, shape the strategic roadmap, and align tooling and models across Ford Racing, NASCAR, and partner programs.

You will manage budgets, advance AI‑based tools, and expand simulator capabilities to support race programs and track tests at Ford facilities in Concord and beyond.