Data Acquisition - Electric Vehicle

• Note this is an unpaid, part-time seasonal position. It's an opportunity to contribute and be apart of a Pike Peak International Hill Climb racing team chasing history!
  
  

About The Role

We are seeking an inquisitive and passionate data acquisition and analysis engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in further development and optimization of our 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb entry to ensure optimal performance on race day. You will liase with powertrain engineers, crew, and the owner/driver to achieve a better overall time under electric power than prior ICE powertrain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Powertrain Development -

• Collaborate with powertrain developers upon integration of various components such as electric motor power unit, inverters, batteries, VCUs, switching and throttle control devices, and safety practices.
• Utilise DAQ tools to correlate simulations & analysis to optimize powertrain performance.
• Identify powertrain behaviors with driver and crew impact including seeking innovative solutions within the available toolset to improve power delivery, overall speed and acceleration on course, and improve reliability.
  
  

Race Preparation & Testing -

• Coordinate and participate in practice & test events including data analysis with powertrain engineers.
• Provide real-time tech support and feedback during events leading up to & including the 2025 PPIHC.
  
  

Data Analysis -

• Utilise Zero Motorcycles OE & motorsport data acquisition systems to evaluate powertrain performance & improve vehicle lap times.
• Implement powertrain software/firmware/device changes.
  
  

Collaboration -

• Communicate technical advice to Crew Chief and advise Driver of optimal driving input behaviors.
• Collaborate with mechanics and pit crew to ensure the powertrain is ready for any event, meticulously noting calibration details and optimizations under test.
• Coordinate with powertrain engineers to achieve overall team objectives.
  
  

Key Qualifications

Education -

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification and/or training in Motorsport or Performance Engineering Data Acquisition Systems.
  
  

Experience -

• 1-3 years of experience in motorsports, ideally with EV or Hybrid EV powertrains.
• Hands-on experience with powertrain systems calibration and variable control & analysis-based tuning.
• Familiarity with race car systems including Porsche engine and transmission layout and characteristics.
  
  

Technical skills -

• Ability to navigate serial and CANbus communication tools (e.g., IXXAT, TeraTerm).
• Can interpret and describe electric motor torque path mapping back to materials science and Li-ion chemistry principles
• Experience with signal wiring and data integrity influence is beneficial
  
  

Personal Attributes -

• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and systematic in an evolutionary environment.
• Clear, considerate communication and open collaborative nature teamwork skills.
• Passionate about making gains through putting the best foot forward in motorsports.
• Practice humility and open to continuous learning and improvement.
  
  

Learn more here: https://mobilityevo.com/blogs/ev-av-news-recap/electric-porsche-vs-pikes-peak

Benefits

• real-world race team experience, motorsport environment creativity opportunities, networking with professionals in - Media - OEM transportation - driver training – motorsport – aerospace – business – EV powertrains and components, …
  
  

Expected Hours Per Week

1-4 hours through March

4-8 hours March – April

10-20 hours May – mid-June

20-30 hours late-June