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# Performance Engineer - IndyCar

- **Company:** Penske
- **Location:** Mooresville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), Data Reduction, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Performance Tuning, Software Maintenance, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2822f5ce68771a3f

## About the Role

* The successful candidate will have at minimum a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science preferred.
 + Motorsports engineering background.
o IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC or F1 championships preferred.

 + Minimum 3.0 GPA.
 * Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in Race Engineering, Motorsport Performance, or related field.
 + Professional motorsports track experience.
 * Knowledge of wind tunnel testing methods.
 * Knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
 * Extensive knowledge of data acquisition, data analysis, and statistical analysis.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement required.
 * Effective communication and collaboration skills required.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
 * Experience with MATLAB and CAD software (NX, CATIA, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks) required.
 * Experience with Python coding recommended.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with data acquisition and test automation software
 * Knowledge of testing strategies and procedures
 * SharePoint experience
 * Microsoft Suite
 + PowerBi desired
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

## Description

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.
 + Participate in preparation and execution of Driver-in-the-loop simulation sessions for upcoming events and development.
 * As required, participate in 7-Post testing.
 * As required, participate in Wind Tunnel testing.
 * Take ownership of a defined development task.

 * Work alongside assigned Race Engineer to perform tasks and create workload balance.
 * Follow technical specifications dictated by technical bulletins and car build specifications set forth by the team.
 * Collaborate with other members of the engineering group to facilitate communication and development.