Racing Performance Engineer

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—'Sweepstakes'—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra:
Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

Ford Racing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Performance Engineer to support total vehicle optimization across our off‑road racing programs, with a primary focus on T1+ and Stock Trucks in global competition. This role will also contribute across Ford Racing platforms within the Performance Engineering Group.

You will work cross‑functionally with engineering teams in vehicle dynamics, chassis, powertrain, aerodynamics, and electrical systems to optimize vehicle performance in some of the most demanding racing environments in the world. You will play a key role in translating technical capability into competitive results through vehicle integration, setup development, testing, simulation, race strategy, and event support.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, hands‑on motorsports experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role requires both technical depth and the ability to collaborate effectively across a broad group of stakeholders to deliver race‑winning performance, execution, and strategic decision‑making.

• Lead development and implementation of methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance performance across Ford’s racing programs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to align technical objectives with broader program goals
• Take ownership of performance engineering activities for T1+ and Stock Truck platforms while supporting additional Ford Racing programs as needed
• Help establish structured engineering processes that improve efficiency, repeatability, and competitive performance

• Lead planning and execution of test activities including desert, proving ground, and lab testing
• Analyze test and race data to identify opportunities in pace, consistency, drivability, reliability, and strategic execution
• Support race‑event engineering through setup recommendations, performance analysis, and race strategy development, including stage planning, tire pressure and fuel considerations, service planning, and terrain‑specific decision support
• Contribute to the development of performance models and simulation tools to improve decision‑making and predict vehicle behavior across varied terrain and conditions
• Identify and apply emerging technologies, analytical methods, and engineering practices that enhance race performance
• Lead pre‑event, in‑event, and post‑event strategy reviews by assessing pace across different terrains and operating conditions

• Provide data‑backed recommendations to improve vehicle and system performance
• Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics, Powertrain, Aerodynamics, and Program teams to ensure technical solutions are effectively integrated
• Collaborate with race operations, test teams, drivers, and co‑drivers to convert feedback into actionable engineering direction and strategic…