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# Performance Engineer - IMSA

- **Company:** Penske
- **Location:** Mooresville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, Databases, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Data Programming
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4e788c983b8b75d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering
 * At least 6 years of experience in an engineer role, specifically:
 + Expert level data analysis - 6 years' experience with multiple data software.
 + Expert in vehicle dynamics - 4 years' experience working with suspension systems.
 * Proficient in computer software i. e. WinTax, HH Database and Timing, MATLAB and Microsoft Suite
 * High level motorsports experience in tire performance and strategy optimization.
 + Experience with Michelin tires is preferred.
 + Experience with empirical and physical tire models and the determination of model parameters.
 * Strong understanding of performance-related aspects of vehicle-tire interaction.
 * Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences including drivers.
 * Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with minimal errors.
 * Persistent, open-minded, resilient team personality with a strong solution-orientation.

## Description

* Utilize data software to collect, analyze, visualize, and share time series data from multiple sources.
 * Use or program tools to analyze, predict and simulate potential gains.
 * Understand and work with simulation tools to validate and confirm potential gains in performance from development areas.
 * Model and modify vehicle dynamics parameters to improve performance.
 * Interpret and optimize suspension systems including 7-post-rig testing.
 * Support the Race Team in tire performance optimization and tire management before, during and after the event.
 * Ensuring mandatory tire reporting is completed on time and to a high standard.
 * Expand and guide development of tire performance tools, analysis methods and infrastructure in collaboration with the Race Team and Porsche Motorsport Tire Engineering
 * Support the PPM/PAG Simulation Group for tire model correlation activities.
 * Understand, interpret and report aerodynamic performance and implement aerodynamic testing principles in testing, simulation and race events.
 * Develop high confidence results based on test plans developed specific to a particular goal and validate various testing results with testing data.
 * Assist Strategy Engineer with pre- and post-event analysis tasks covering data and competitor information.
 + Comfortable with live strategic decision making.
 * Assist with live strategy analysis and support during races. Run and monitor strategy options using HH Timing, including input parameterization such as base lap times and tire degradation curves.