Trackside Tyre Engineer — On-Track Impact & Global Travel

RaceOn; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceOn is seeking a Motorsport Engineer to support tyre modelling and trackside data analysis across multiple projects. You will work with engineers and drivers to optimise on‑track performance, develop pre/post-event simulations, and validate tyre models against track and rig data.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, 3+ years in high‑level motorsport, knowledge of vehicle dynamics and tyre modelling, experience with MATLAB or Python, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or comparable higher education.
• At least 3 years’ experience in high level motor sports.
• Good theoretical knowledge in vehicle dynamics and tyre modelling.
• Experience with tyre testing on track and/or test benches.
• Practical experience in MATLAB or Python.
• Knowledge of data analysis programs.

Responsibilities

• Support all race, test, simulator and rig activities.
• Work with engineers and drivers to optimise on‑track performance.
• Provide pre & post event simulation, analysis and key performance metrics of tyre performance in race and test events.
• Assist in developing tyre physics understanding and support vehicle performance analysis and development.
• Validate tyre models against track and rig data to ensure robust results.
• Research and use technologies to develop models to meet engineering requirements.
• Interact across the Team to provide methodologies, tools and solutions for decision making.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Time flexibility

Willingness to travel on weekends

Education

Engineering degree or comparable higher education

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis software

Job description

RaceOn is seeking a Motorsport Engineer to support tyre modelling and trackside data analysis across multiple projects. You will work with engineers and drivers to optimise on‑track performance, develop pre/post-event simulations, and validate tyre models against track and rig data.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, 3+ years in high‑level motorsport, knowledge of vehicle dynamics and tyre modelling, experience with MATLAB or Python, and strong data analysis skills.