R&D Engineer

Led by one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports, Chip Ganassi Racing has won 22 championships dating back to 1990. In addition, 2016 saw the team pick up their first-ever victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Overall, Ganassi has won six of the seven most iconic races in the world of auto racing with wins in the Indianapolis 500 (5 times), Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona (8), and the 12 Hours of Sebring (2).

On the business side, CGR had one of the longest-running relationships in motorsports history with Target and currently can claim partnerships with PNC Bank, Parkland, DHL, and Honda, among many others. Today, Ganassi teams include three cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two in INDY NXT by Firestone. Ganassi boasts a state-of-the-art racing facility in Indianapolis, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.

Chip Ganassi Racing is seeking an innovative and driven R&D Engineer to support the development, testing, and optimization of high-performance racecar components. This shop-based role offers occasional travel opportunities and the chance to collaborate with top engineers in motorsports. You will be at the forefront of racecar performance enhancement, reliability improvements, and cutting-edge engineering design.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to enhance vehicle performance across multiple racing series.
• Diagnose and resolve reliability issues using a multi-disciplinary engineering approach.
• Design advanced components and perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize for strength, weight, and performance.
• Utilize data acquisition systems, simulation tools, and test rigs to evaluate vehicle dynamics and component behavior.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports and communicate findings clearly to engineering and trackside teams.
• Lead development projects from concept through execution, ensuring on-time delivery to meet competition demands.
• Support select off-site testing events and occasional race weekends as needed.
  
  

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required) and 2+ years of racing industry experience -OR - Bachelor’s degree in Motorsport Engineering with strong academic performance or significant extracurricular motorsports involvement.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD and FEA tools is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Familiarity with motorsports data systems (preferred).
• Experience with MATLAB is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a high-performance team environment.
  
  

We invest in our team members through a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account contributions
• 401K plan with company match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness programs
• Access to our state-of-the-art Human Performance Center