Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer

Racer Jobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RFK Racing is seeking a skilled Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer to join our team. The role links shop preparation with on-track performance, providing the technical foundation for fast, data-driven decisions by the race engineering group.

The ideal candidate will have a background in vehicle dynamics, simulation, and race-car setup, plus hands-on experience with rig testing, data analysis tools, and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in motorsports or high-performance engineering.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and race-car setup principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, collaborate across teams, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC, Atlas, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Programming experience in one or more: C, C#, VB.NET, MATLAB, or Python.
• Experience with vehicle simulation tools such as MSC ADAMS, Modelica/Dymola,

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of rig testing and driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulator events.
• Process, organize, and distribute vehicle data to engineering staff during and after test and simulator sessions.
• Assist race teams with pre-event preparation and research & development projects.
• Develop and correlate vehicle dynamics simulation tools.
• Prepare and distribute weekly pre-event performance analyses.
• Contribute to post-event reports, performance summaries, and trend tracking.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Deadline driven

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pi Toolbox

MoTeC

Atlas

MATLAB

MSC ADAMS

Modelica/Dymola

Job description

About RFK Racing
RFK Racing, in its 39th season in 2026, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988, and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass 300 wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content, and experiential marketing campaigns.

RFK is seeking a skilled Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer with experience in vehicle dynamics, simulation, and race-car setup development. This role connects shop preparation with on-track performance, providing the technical foundation that enables the race engineering group to make fast, data-driven decisions.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of rig testing and driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulator events.
• Process, organize, and distribute vehicle data to engineering staff during and after test and simulator sessions.
• Assist race teams with pre-event preparation and research & development projects.
• Develop and correlate vehicle dynamics simulation tools.
• Prepare and distribute weekly pre-event performance analyses.
• Contribute to post-event reports, performance summaries, and trend tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Two or more years of experience in motorsports or high-performance engineering.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and race-car setup principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, collaborate across teams, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC, Atlas, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following: C, C#, VB.NET, MATLAB, or Python.
• Experience with vehicle simulation tools such as MSC ADAMS, Modelica/Dymola,