International Motor Sports Association, LLC

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Senior Performance Engineer based in our Daytona Beach, Florida office.

This person is responsible for impartial performance analysis and interpretation of complex data collected in a multi-class endurance racing environment and the ability to understand and apply context from on-track activity to subsequent analysis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in vehicle simulation efforts to support the Balance of Performance process.
• Develop, design and create proprietary computer tools and software.
• Assist in the development of data acquisition requirements and methodologies as it relates to scrutineering and performance analysis.
• Conduct data monitoring, collection, analysis, and reporting across multiple series and classes. Assist in development, integration, and support of data acquisition systems.
• Further develop performance algorithms, statistical analysis tools, simulations, and standardized reporting to the IMSA Technical Committee.
• Contribute to writing and revising regulations, further developing enforcement methods, and refining the Balance of Performance (BoP) process.
• Approximate travel 50% including weekends.   

Required skills / experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; and a minimum of five (5) years professional motorsports experience.
• Skilled with Excel and MATLAB.
• Some data acquisition software experience. 
• Some experience in CAD and UG/NX-solid modelling
• Position is safety sensitive and participates in the corporate Substance Abuse Program (SAP).
• Strong mathematical skills and an engineering background
• Competence in modelling and simulation techniques 
• A good working knowledge of modelling and simulation software
• Possess an understanding of vehicle systems, vehicle dynamics and control systems
• Professional motorsports experience required, team experience preferred
• Experienced with motorsports data acquisition
• Strong work ethic, unquestionable integrity and commitment to excellence
• Adept at multitasking and project management
• Drive for highest quality work
• Data driven decisions using solid engineering fundamentals
• Ability to work as part of a small and diverse team
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 
• Conversational French considered a plus.

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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