Senior Chassis Designer

Senior Chassis Designer – Motorsport Vehicle Design

Location: Santa Clarita, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 12-Month Contract (High Potential for Extension)

Weekly Pay: $1,923 – $2,500 DOE

Build Championship-Level Performance

A premier U.S. motorsports engineering organization is seeking a Senior Chassis Designer to lead race car chassis and suspension development at the highest levels of competition. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where your designs move quickly from CAD to track, directly influencing vehicle performance, safety, and reliability.

If you live and breathe motor sport vehicle design, understand the nuances of chassis dynamics, and thrive in fast‑paced race environments — this is your seat.

• Lead race car chassis and suspension design from concept through release
• Develop and analyze 3D CAD models, drawings, and detailed design documentation
• Interpret track and test data to refine structural and mechanical systems
• Evaluate and implement design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Coordinate engineering activities tied to project development, schedules, and issue resolution
• Conduct product design reviews ensuring compliance with engineering standards and performance objectives
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross‑functional collaboration

• 5–7 years of direct motor sport vehicle design experience
• Deep expertise in race car chassis, suspension, and structural systems
• Advanced CAD modeling skills (parametric modeling strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical capability across structural and mechanical systems
• Experience with prototype machining, castings, and treatment processes
• Knowledge of raw material specifications, drawing control procedures, and cost calculations
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects in high‑performance environments
• Strong communication skills in team‑oriented engineering settings
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs of vehicle components

• Work at the forefront of elite motorsports engineering
• Direct impact on competitive race vehicles
• High technical autonomy with visible results
• Potential contract extension beyond the initial 12 months
• Competitive weekly compensation based on experience

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