USA Motorsport Engineers

Raceon Gmbh; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Raceon Gmbh is seeking talented engineers to join championship-level racing programmes across the United States. This role involves optimising vehicle performance through data analysis, simulation, and engineering insight, while working closely with drivers and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate requires a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical Engineering, as well as experience in professional motorsport environments like NASCAR or IMSA. Strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Experience in professional motorsport (e.g. NASCAR, IMSA, Formula 1).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Optimise vehicle performance through data analysis.
• Support vehicle setup and performance during testing.
• Analyse simulation and telemetry data to improve lap time.

Skills

Data analysis

Simulation

Vehicle dynamics

Aerodynamics

MATLAB

Python

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

Simulink

Job description

General Information

RaceOn is supporting several leading North American motorsport organisations in the search for talented engineers to join championship-level racing programmes across the United States. We are recruiting for multiple opportunities within Performance Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics, Simulation and Aerodynamics, supporting professional motorsport programmes including NASCAR and IMSA. This is an opportunity to work in high-performance racing environments where engineering excellence directly contributes to on-track success.

Your mission

• Optimise vehicle performance through data analysis, simulation and engineering insight
• Support vehicle setup and performance development during testing and race events
• Analyse and correlate simulation, telemetry and track data to improve lap time
• Develop and maintain performance, simulation and setup tools
• Work closely with drivers, race engineers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle balance, performance and reliability
• Support development programmes through testing, validation and performance analysis

Your profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
• Experience in professional motorsport (e.g. NASCAR, IMSA, Formula 1, Formula E, WEC, IndyCar, Formula 2/3).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, simulation and/or tyre performance
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python or similar analytical tools
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-performance engineering environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Work Location
USA | Onsite | Valid US working authorisation required