What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead 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.
The Lead Race Engineer is responsible for supporting the Race Engineer and team by providing expertise in data acquisition, performance analysis, and optimizing race car operations. This role involves working closely with drivers, strategists, mechanics, and other engineers to enhance vehicle performance and ensure successful race execution.
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.
The Lead Race Engineer is responsible for supporting the Race Engineer and team by providing expertise in data acquisition, performance analysis, and optimizing race car operations. This role involves working closely with drivers, strategists, mechanics, and other engineers to enhance vehicle performance and ensure successful race execution.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with drivers, engineers, and mechanics to manage race car operations during events.
- Optimize race car specifications and evolve them for enhanced performance.
- Analyze car performance data to provide actionable insights.
- Develop pit stop strategies in partnership with the strategist.
- Contribute to race car development projects, from inception to completion.
- Conduct off-track testing and measure vehicle performance.
- Create analytical tools to maximize vehicle efficiency.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of the vehicle to support improvement and data sharing processes.
- Represent the team and sponsors professionally on and off the track, ensuring a positive experience for sponsors and guests during tours.
- Mechanical Engineering or relevant college degree required.
- Experience in IndyCar, IMSA, team internships, or Formula SAE programs is essential
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design, aerodynamics, and electronic systems.
- Proficiency with software tools such as Excel, Pi, Motec, VBA, SolidWorks, and MS Office 365.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Familiarity with the components, structural framework, and aerodynamics of race cars.
