Motorsports Engineer focusing on development and homologation for Ford Racing sportscar programs. Collaborating with partners and stakeholders to enhance vehicle design and performance.
Responsibilities
Outline strategy and engineering targets, timelines, and deliverables for future Ford Racing sportscar programs.
Lead Homologation process for new programs, ensuring accurate documentation, and alignment with category and series rules and requirements.
Work with existing partners, race teams, and customers to collect feedback on current programs, translating real-world insights into actionable engineering feedback for future vehicle design, development, and homologation.
Develop and implement tools and processes to streamline and enhance the efficiency of vehicle development, testing, and homologation workflows for engineering teams and external partners.
Support engineering development and testing activities as required.
Conduct comprehensive data analysis, including End-of-Lap (EoL), Diagnostics, Timing & Scoring, and Balance of Performance (BoP) analysis.
Represent Ford Racing Motorsports at sports car events throughout the US, Europe, and Australia.
Develop and manage strong relationships with racing teams, series organizers, and key stakeholders to expand Ford Racing motorsports presence.
Provide program management support, ensuring strategic alignment of activities with future product launches and homologation timelines.
Represent Ford Racing with proactive engagement in GT3 Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and Series Homologation meetings to help shape future regulations to align with Ford's strategic motorsport goals.
Interpret, disseminate, and advise on evolving homologation requirements and technical regulations, ensuring future vehicle designs are compliant and competitive.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional motorsports environment.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using logged data to improve track performance which includes experience with Bosch Motorsport, Motec, and Cosworth hardware and software.
Minimum of 1 year of experience with motorsports vehicle homologation.
Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver.
Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports.
Possess a practical knowledge of race cars and sportscar competition.
Strong leader with effective communication skills.
Positive team player, ability to work with multiple suppliers, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
Flexibility and willingness for extensive travel, including weekends.
Must hold or be eligible for a passport; International and Domestic travel will be required.
Vehicle development experience in vehicle dynamics or powertrain systems.
Experience setting up vehicle instrumentation.
Knowledge and experience with GPIRS and Ariba/Aurora.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Job title
Motorsports Sportscar Program Development Engineer
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