As an IndyCar Performance Engineer (PE), you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing car and driver performance by working directly with the Race Engineer (RE) to analyze data, apply engineering fundamentals, and make critical, on-the-spot decisions. Youll take charge of fuel calculations and play an integral role in crafting winning race strategies. Beyond race day, you’ll lead R&D projects tailored to your expertise, making a real impact on our team’s competitive edge. This role takes you to most races and tests, offering unparalleled hands-on experience and the excitement of traveling with the team.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Race Engineer in through analysis and reporting on various sources of data
  
• Create and use objective data evaluation methods for performance improvement and defining areas of development.
  
• Interact with team drivers reviewing, interpreting, comparing data to maximize driver/vehicle potential and increase overall performance
  
• Utilize vehicle simulation programs as applied to vehicle performance including lap time prediction, correlation methodologies, performance metric generation, tire data analysis, and modern set-up methodologies/studies
  
• Support the race engineers and team staff in race strategy preparation and execution
  
• Utilize programming skills and knowledge to improve and automate data analysis, reporting, and engineering operations
  
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and efficiency in analysis and reporting is a must
  
• Extensive travel (>50%), including team tests, races, and other events as needed by RLL and its partners
  
• There will be periods of long hours
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Required

• BS in applicable engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Computer)
  
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in professional motorsport with a focus on performance, data acquisition, vehicle simulation, testing, or design
  
• Extensive experience analyzing race car data using Pi Toolbox, ATLAS, Motec i2, or similar.
  
• Working knowledge of at least one high-level programming language such as Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, C/C++
  
• Attention to detail, organized, and able to multi-task in fast-paced environment
  
• Must be able to handle pressure and deliver under tight time constraints
  

Preferred

• Previous Performance Engineer experience
  
• Experience building models for, correlating, and using lap time simulation to improve car setup and understand car behavior
  
• Control systems operation and programming
  
• Experience with Cosworth data loggers and controllers
  
• Analysis and optimization of KERS type hybrid systems in racing environment
  
• Working knowledge of CAD
  

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
  
• Full Medical and Ancillary Benefits
  
• On-site Human Performance Center
  
• Race day perks
  

Joining Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing means stepping into a fast-paced, high-energy environment where every day is about pushing boundaries and achieving excellence. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that’s dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and the thrill of racing.