Sign up for a

email of new Motorsport

jobs

Race Engineer, Pit Crew and Strategy Jobs

Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262   Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking a full-time Pit Garage Specialist. The can...
3d ago
Apply
Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology! We are looking for a Project Manager...
3d ago
Apply
MSV Brands Hatch 3d ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a Videographer to join an expanded MotorSport Vision media team. Based at Brands Hatch, the role will involve producing a wide variety of video-led digital content to support marketin...
3d ago
Apply
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
3d ago
Apply
Tyre Performance Engineer Brackley, United Kingdom At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of...
1w ago
Apply
We are looking for an enthusiastic and competent Historic race mechanic to join our growing motorsport department. The role is hugely varied with the opportunity to work on a range of iconic historic race cars. Main res...
1w ago
Apply
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project. Audi will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2026. The new team has two locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one o...
1w ago
Apply
Welcome to the Audi F1 Project. From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA ​​Formula 1 World Championship. The new team has two locations. Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg (Germany) is considered one of t...
1w ago
Apply
Description Be an essential part of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as a Mechanic, responsible for preparing and maintaining our race cars—including backup cars—to ensure they’re ready for peak performance at each even...
3w ago
Apply
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Garage Technician. This a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to establish themselves within the heart of the race team; a team whi...
4w ago
Apply
We have an exciting, new opportunity for a No.2 Mechanic to join our Heritage Team. In this role you will be expected to undertake the preparation of all Red Bull Racing cars. You will be representing Red Bull at a va...
4w ago
Apply
Job Responsibilities: Manage and execute assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of Porsche Penske Motorsport race cars in support of the above-mentioned series and a safe and efficient manner. Meeting specified dea...
4w ago
Apply
Race & Test Travel Coordinator - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract Brackley, United Kingdom At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufac...
1m ago
Apply
Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology! We are looking for an Engineer (m/f/d...
1m ago
Apply
Red Bull Technology are seeking an experienced Assembly Technician (Race Team), to assist the team for the 2025 season and beyond. In this position you will be part of the Drivetrain Sub Assembly team supporting eve...
1m ago
Apply
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY Talladega Superspeedway was created as a palace of speed in 1969 by NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr., who coined it “the Greatest Race Track in the World.” At a mammoth 2.66-miles with 33 degree...
1m ago
Apply
Number 2 Mechanic - United Autosports Careers We are looking for enthusiastic and competent Number 2 Mechanics with previous high-level motorsport experience to work within our growing LMP2 and GT3 team. Main responsibi...
1m ago
Apply
About the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA): The International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the...
1m ago
Apply
At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. W...
1m ago
Apply
Race Engineer - United Autosports Careers We are looking for enthusiastic and competent Race Engineers to work across our endurance sportscar race programmes. You will be responsible for the management and performance o...
1m ago
Apply
Role Overview: Reports to the IT Manager. This position is responsible for the deployment, support and development of trackside IT systems for the Mahindra Formula E Team. As a part of a small team, they wilMain Respo...
1m ago
Apply
Development Team Lead Mechanic Role overview: The Development Team Lead Mechanic plays a critical role in the performance and reliability of racing vehicles, overseeing the assembly, maintenance, and optimisation...
1m ago
Apply
Main tasks Assemble, service and operate cars at events around the globe and at the team base Build up cars for Rallying and Racing according to the priority of requests. Take over responsibility for preparation and m...
1m ago
Apply
RACE MECHANIC - WEC Basic Function: Team member is directly responsible for the preparation and build of race cars. Including car performance, safety, reliability, and technical inspection compliance. International an...
1m ago
Apply
MECHANIC – WEC – SHOP BASED Basic Function: Team member is directly responsible for the preparation and build of race cars in house. Including car performance, safety, reliability, and technical inspection compliance....
1m ago
Apply
Based in Alzenau, near Frankfurt in Germany, Hyundai Motorsport GmbH is responsible for Hyundai’s global motorsport activities and primarily for its World Rally Championship program. We are currently looking for a Trans...
1m ago
Apply
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Garage Technician – Tyres! This a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to establish themselves within the heart of the race team; a...
1m ago
Apply
Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262   Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Front-End...
1m ago
Apply
Commercial Strategy Industrial Placement Brackley, UK At The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are a team of passionate and enthusiastic people who work together to design and develop the cars driven by se...
2m ago
Apply
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and motivated Garage Technician – Electrician to join our travelling Red Bull Racing team . You’ll be responsible for the build, maintenance, reliability, and...
2m ago
Apply

Test Your Formula 1 Career Readiness!

F1 Readiness Scorecard

Take the Formula 1 Career Readiness Quiz and find out if you're on track to success. Get a personalised report highlighting your strengths and areas to improve in just 5 minutes!

Take the Quiz Now

Race team roles form the core of trackside operations, from race engineering to pit crew and strategy specialists. These positions combine technical expertise with high-pressure race weekend performance.

Race Team - Salary Insights

  • Race Engineer: £45,000 - £100,000 ($57,000 - $126,000)
  • Performance Engineer: £40,000 - £80,000 ($50,000 - $101,000)
  • Strategy Engineer: £45,000 - £90,000 ($57,000 - $113,000)
  • Number 1 Mechanic: £35,000 - £70,000 ($44,000 - $88,000)
  • Pit Crew Member: £30,000 - £60,000 ($38,000 - $76,000)

Salaries vary significantly based on racing series, team size, and success-based bonuses.

Share your salary insights anonymously to help others in the community make informed career decisions.

Race Team - Common Specialisations

  • Race Engineer - Managing car and driver performance
  • Strategy Engineer - Developing race tactics
  • Performance Engineer - Analysing and optimising performance
  • Number 1 Mechanic - Leading car preparation
  • Pit Crew Member - Specialized pit stop roles
  • Data Engineer - Real-time performance analysis
  • Systems Engineer - Managing car electronics
  • Tyre Engineer - Optimising tyre strategy

Race Team - Typical Requirements

  • Engineering degree for technical roles
  • Experience in motorsport operations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Extensive travel availability
  • Team leadership abilities
  • Quick decision-making skills

Race Team - Career Development

Common career progression paths include:

  • Data Engineer → Performance Engineer → Race Engineer
  • Junior Strategy → Strategy Engineer → Chief Strategist
  • Number 2 Mechanic → Number 1 Mechanic → Chief Mechanic
  • Pit Crew → Lead Mechanic → Team Manager


Create job alerts for race team positions and be the first to know about new opportunities across Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and other racing series. Visit our careers hub for useful information and career advice podcasts featuring insights from people on the cutting edge of motorsport.

Get a

email of new

jobs