NASCAR Cup Track Support Engineer - Entry Level

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Pratt Miller is looking for a NASCAR Track Support Engineer to join its Competition Engineering Department. This engineering role will serve as a key team support role that would support the race team’s engineering efforts across multiple areas including software tool support, race engineering, reporting, simulation, and general engineering support. This role will support the Kaulig Racing NASCAR Cup program.

Serve as an engineering resource in support of project efforts:

• Provide input in vehicle model simulation development and correlation
• Support rig, simulation, and track testing with respect to project deliverables and output
• Providing input and feedback in the development of internal toolsets and processes

Act as the main point of contact for Pratt Miller tools and engineering support:

• General objectives are to support the team through use of internal documentation, tool sets, and knowledge base including but not limited to:
  • Pre/post event reporting
  • Vehicle Engineering System (VES) and mileage tracking
  • Simulation tools
  • Drive-in-the-Loop (DiL) testing
  • Race strategy

Pre-event support and shop-based preparation to assist the team’s race weekend preparation through:

• Generation and distribution of pre-event report documentation
• Participation in pre-event meeting
• Perform pre-event strategy analysis
• Perform pre-event simulation work and setup optimization
• Support of any DiL or static sim sessions

• Assist in vehicle setup tracking
• Perform simulation and correlation work as needed
• Assist in race strategy planning and execution
• Support the use of Pratt Miller tools by the team

• Documentation and reporting on performance and operation issues and opportunities
• Participate in team event debrief meetings
• Participation/organization of meetings to review above mentioned information with Pratt Miller team to advance tools, processes, and technology

This role will interface heavily with our team. Overall communication and interaction are expected to be handled in a collaborative manner for the overall improvement of performance and execution.

• BS in engineering or other advanced technical background
• Background in motor sport with 2 years of experience, including trackside
• Background in vehicle dynamics and controls engineering

• Group or project management experience

• General engineering background covered as part of duties outlined above
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics
  • Race strategy
  • Familiar with data acquisition systems - Preferably motor sport based
    • Motec
    • PI Toolbox
• Experience in general data review and processing
  • Python
  • Matlab
  • Excel

• Stress may occur periodically
• Long hours may be required at times
• Travel required but would vary on support needs. Total travel commitments can range from 50 to 150 days a year.
• Work environment can vary between group and individual assignments and tasks

• Ability to travel outside of continental US with no restrictions

$63,500.00 - $

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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