Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
2-5 years of relevant experience in motorsport vehicle dynamics, simulation, or performance engineering (NASCAR experience preferred).
Proficiency with simulation software such as Dymola, ChassisSim, VI-Grade, rFactor Pro, or similar platforms.
Strong background in data acquisition and analysis (ATLAS, MoTeC, Pi Toolbox, MATLAB, or Python).
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Responsibilities
Provide ongoing weekly support to Race Engineers by preparing and maintaining simulation and performance data.
Track and analyze vehicle balance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Prepare weekly setup comparison reports for decision-making before and after events.
Support and execute Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) sessions, assisting with data organization and test plan development.
Collaborate with Race Engineers to ensure the DiL environment reflects real-world vehicle behavior.
Test theoretical simulation concepts in the DiL for validation of performance impact.
Develop and maintain a balance calculator to quantify and visualize balance trends.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Engagement with cutting-edge simulation tools and technologies.
Contribution to high-stakes motorsport performance improvements.
Professional development opportunities within the motorsport industry.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer plays a critical role in advancing Spire Motorsports' simulation and analytical capabilities to improve race car performance. This role supports the Race Engineering team on a weekly basis with data analysis, vehicle modeling, and simulation support, ensuring correlation between offline and Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) environments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about using simulation tools to find measurable on-track performance gains.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Key Responsibilities
Provide ongoing weekly support to Race Engineers by preparing, organizing, and maintaining all relevant simulation and performance data.
Track and analyze vehicle balance metrics for each track to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Prepare weekly setup comparison reports to aid in pre-event and post-event decision-making.
Support and execute DiL sessions, assisting with data organization, test plan development, tire model scaling, and track correlation exercises.
Collaborate with Race Engineers and Performance groups to ensure the DiL environment reflects real-world vehicle behavior and track conditions.
Test theoretical and off-line simulation concepts in the DiL for proof-of-concept validation and quantification of performance impact.
Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) using balance metrics and other simulation outputs to assess parameter sensitivities and guide setup direction.
Develop and maintain a balance calculator or equivalent analytical tool to quantify and visualize balance trends across circuits.
Ensure simulation data integrity and version control across vehicle model iterations and setup configurations.
Work closely with vehicle performance, systems, and race engineering groups to integrate simulation learnings into race preparation and setup sheets.
Contribute to the ongoing calibration and correlation of simulation tools (offline and DiL) against track data.
Identify process efficiencies and propose new methods for simulation-driven performance validation.
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Exceptional organizational, and project management skills.
Analytical and strategic mindset focused on efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects and teams.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to support multiple car programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
2-5 years of relevant experience in motorsport vehicle dynamics, simulation, or performance engineering (NASCAR experience preferred).
Proficiency with simulation software such as Dymola, ChassisSim, VI-Grade, rFactor Pro, or similar platforms.
Strong background in data acquisition and analysis (ATLAS, MoTeC, Pi Toolbox, MATLAB, or Python).
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and move in diverse operational environments, including race shops, race tracks, SIM cells, and office environments.
Comfortable working in variable environmental conditions, including loud, high-traffic, or high-pressure environments.
Prolonged periods working at a computer and in a shop environment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Frequent bending, kneeling, and accessing low or awkward spaces.
Ability to safely work around machinery, shop equipment, and vehicles.
Please note: this role is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
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