Performance Engineer - IndyCar

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Team Penske is seeking a Performance Engineer to support IndyCar vehicle performance at races and test events. This role involves assisting with vehicle setup, driver coaching, data analysis, simulation, and development tasks to optimize performance. The ideal candidate has motorsports engineering experience, trackside exposure, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with Race Engineers and the broader engineering team.

Responsibilities

Directly contributes to the IndyCar overall car performance, traveling to all Race and Test events. This includes but is not limited to :

• Assist the Race Engineer in set-up and final build including mechanical, aerodynamic and gearing changes.
• Assist in event driver coaching. Reviewing data, videos, and timing reports to help find areas of improvement for the drivers in real-time.
• Development and maintenance of software and math for performance optimization.
• Understand competitor analysis and identify improvement areas.
• Pre, Post and Real-time analysis of performance and data reduction in conjunction with the Race Engineer across all aspects of the IndyCar.
• Participate in weekly engineering meetings, race weekend debriefs, and test debriefs to define development opportunities.
• Participate and help drive vehicle simulation programs.

Understand and use offline simulation tools in preparation for events and development.

Qualifications

Motorsports engineering background.

IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC or F1 championships preferred.

Professional motorsports track experience.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

PowerBi desired