Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Ford Racing is seeking a talented, committed engineer to join our motorsports vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering team. The role involves developing world‑class vehicle dynamics simulations, designing chassis architectures, and supporting test and track‑side engineering on high‑performance race vehicles, including the Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, LMDh, Mustang Darkhorse R, W2RC Rally Raid (Dakar), Bronco 4600 (King of Hammers), Next Gen NASCAR Cup, NOAPS, Craftsman Truck, and future hybrid demonstrators.

This hybrid role is based at the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord, NC and requires at least four days per week onsite. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including occasional late evenings, nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

• Develop simulation and DiL simulator models to maximize vehicle dynamics performance.
• Develop race cars and trucks using simulation engineering tools.
• Integrate simulation/simulator vehicle models, tire models, aerodynamics models, and powertrain models.
• Use simulator tools to meet customer and race team needs.
• Run simulator sessions for race team drivers to develop and test race setups, acclimate drivers, and provide race engineers and crew chiefs simulated performance data.
• Serve as the conduit between Ford engineering, programs, race team engineers, and race drivers to maximize Ford’s on‑track race performance.
• Leverage and interpret data generated by race teams, Ford test vehicles, event databases, and simulations to maximize performance.
• Exercise vehicle dynamics knowledge and data to propose designs and setups for DOEs and simulations, leading to optimum configurations.
• Contribute to the improvement of simulator and simulation tools.
• Partner with race teams to prepare for simulator sessions.
• Partner with race teams to analyze the performance of cars and drivers at races and tests to improve race outcomes.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in automotive suspension design, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations.

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics, including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments.
• 1+ year of experience with simulations.
• Formula SAE experience in Suspension and/or Vehicle Dynamics.
• High level of motivation and commitment.
• Demonstrated history of Ford Operating System Behaviors.
• Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, putting the customer and race teams first.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving products and needs.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability to requested schedules.
• Passion to win.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care, and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5‑8 with a range of $65,100 – $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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