Led by one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports, Chip Ganassi Racing has won 22 championships dating back to 1990. In addition, 2016 saw the team pick up their first-ever victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Overall, Ganassi has won six of the seven most iconic races in the world of auto racing with wins in the Indianapolis 500 (5 times), Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona (8), and the 12 Hours of Sebring (2).
On the business side, CGR had one of the longest-running relationships in motorsports history with Target and currently can claim partnerships with PNC Bank, Parkland, DHL, and Honda, among many others. Today, Ganassi teams include three cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two in INDY NXT by Firestone. Ganassi boasts a state-of-the-art racing facility in Indianapolis, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.
We are seeking a Support Engineer to join our Indianapolis-based team within the NXT racing program. The Support Engineer provides critical technical and analytical support to the race engineers and broader race team. This role focuses on data acquisition, pit and timing stand systems, telemetry, and performance analysis to help achieve optimal car performance on track.
As a Support Engineer, your key responsibilities include:
- Provide engineering support to race engineers and the race team to maximize car performance.
- Manage and maintain data acquisition systems, including sensor calibrations, dash displays, CAN and telemetry streams, and data loggers.
- Analyze on-track performance data to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and communicate findings effectively to engineers and drivers.
- Support pit and timing stand operations, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and electronics.
- Manage radios and intercom systems setup and support.
- Develop and maintain analytical tools, software, and math channels for aerodynamic and vehicle dynamics analysis.
- Assist with driver performance evaluations using logged, GPS, video, and timing data.
- Collaborate with IT for system setup and troubleshooting.
- Uphold safety standards and maintain an organized work environment.
- Represent the team professionally at all times, including sponsor and guest interactions at events.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
- Prior experience in IndyCar, IMSA, Formula SAE, or a professional motorsports internship strongly preferred.
- Strong proficiency with tools such as Pi, Motec, Excel, VBA, SolidWorks, and MS Office 365.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of race car systems, aerodynamics, and structural components.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced race environment.
- Must be able to lift timing stand and pit equipment as needed.
We invest in our team members through a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account contributions
- 401K plan with company match
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness programs
- Access to our state-of-the-art Human Performance Center
