Racing Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Position: Ford Racing Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer
Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Concord, NC, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Master of Science Racing is where our story  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  this position... The Ford Racing Dynamics team supports race teams through vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering expertise, test car and race car data analysis, and race car setup consultation and simulations. We run 3 Driver-in-the-Loop simulators at the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord, NC to help race teams refine setups and help drivers extract the highest potential from their cars.  

We help the cars perform on the track to win. Ford Racing is seeking a talented, committed engineer to be a part of their motorsports vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering team and develop World-Class, race-winning vehicle dynamics simulations, design chassis architectures and systems, and support test and track-side engineering for vehicles such as the Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, LMDh, Mustang Darkhorse R, W2RC Rally Raid (Dakar), WRC, Off-Road, NASCAR Cup, NOAPS, Craftsman Truck, other future high-performance demonstrators, and Hybridization/Electrification.

Projects in our department in addition to vehicle dynamics model builds and simulations have included race-specific design/builds of customer race vehicles (eg. Bronco 4600, Darkhorse R), demonstration vehicles (eg. electrified vehicles), simulation CAE tool development, performance engineering tools, and tire modeling.  You will use simulation tools and methods along with your in-depth vehicle dynamics knowledge to meet our primary goals of Winning Races, Winning Championships, and Transferring Technology to and from production vehicle programs and the greater Company.  

Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality and adhere to the Ford+ Transformation Behaviors – Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration. This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days per week onsite at the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord, NC. Candidates should be capable of working hours which may include late evenings, nights, weekends and travel to meet Company goals.

Qualifications You’ll have...Bachelor Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study.
2+ years of experience in automotive suspension design, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations.

Even better, you may have...Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
3+ Years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments. 1+ years 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.

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