Engineer Sr I (100136)

Job Purpose

Apply advanced engineering expertise to design, test, and develop race vehicle hardware systems for HRC’s motorsport programs. Collaborate across disciplines to validate durability and performance, investigate failures, and implement innovative tools and methods that enhance vehicle reliability and competitiveness.

Key Accountabilities

Test & Measurement Engineering

• Define requirements for custom fixturing for workshop and rig-based tests.
• Characterize vehicle hardware through scanning, dimensional, and inertial measurements.
• Specify instrumentation, analyze data, and produce clear reports.
• Lead and execute chassis rig and workshop tests for mechanical subsystems.
• Innovate new testing methods for track and rig environments.
• Collaborate with designers, electronics teams, and suppliers on test equipment.

Chassis Mechanical & Structural Reliability

Chassis Mechanical & Structural Development

Technical Mentorship

Design & Innovation

Administration

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Requires :

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

5+ years in design, development, and testing of high-performance motorsport vehicles (race cars and track-focused road cars).

Hands-on expertise with mechanical and electronic systems : suspension, brakes, steering, bodywork, transmission, and powertrain.

Skilled in coordinating design and development activities, including scheduling and issue resolution.

Proficient in CAD for race car component modeling.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating design changes.

Data analysis using MATLAB or Python (signal processing, visualization).

Experience with telemetry and logged data for race car diagnostics.

Familiarity with vehicle dynamics test rigs and advanced instrumentation.

Knowledge of data logging hardware / software and test instrumentation.

Effective communication (verbal and written) with diverse audiences.

Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.

Alignment with Honda’s respect-for-the-individual culture.

Strong project management and mentoring capabilities.

Willingness to work hands-on with vehicles and collaborate with technicians.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Availability for long hours, weekends, and travel to race / test events.

Job Dimensions

Decisions Expected

Impart technical / engineering expertise and countermeasures to ensure performance and durability of parts.

Decide on definitions of root causes of problems.

Determine appropriate design revisions.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands Requirements :

Emotional Requirements :