What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indy NXT Race Engineer position at Chip Ganassi Racing?
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.
This position plays a critical role in the preparation, performance, and success of the racing team. In this role, you are responsible for managing the technical aspects of the race car, optimizing its performance, and ensuring seamless communication between drivers, mechanics, and the engineering team.
Responsibilities
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.
This position plays a critical role in the preparation, performance, and success of the racing team. In this role, you are responsible for managing the technical aspects of the race car, optimizing its performance, and ensuring seamless communication between drivers, mechanics, and the engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the driver, engineers, and mechanics to coordinate race car operations during races and testing events
- Define and enhances the specifications of the race car to optimize its performance
- Analyze performance data from the car
- Works alongside the strategist to develop and implement the pit stop strategy
- Team up with engineers and managers to determine the direction of race car development for improved performance
- Take responsibility for managing projects from initial concept to final product delivery
- Attends off-track testing to assess car performance
- Develop analytical tools to optimize vehicle performance
- Represent the team and its sponsors professionally, both on and off the track. Ensures that sponsors and their guests are treated with respect by addressing their inquiries appropriately during shop, garage, and pit tours
- Assist team members with additional duties as needed
- Previous experience in a similar role within motorsports, preferably in Indy NXT, or equivalent series
- Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and data acquisition systems
- Proficiency in engineering software such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, Pi, or similar tools
- Mechanical Engineering or relevant college degree required
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive under pressure
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset
