Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineer (Motorsports)

About us...

Ford Performance is seeking a highly motivated Vehicle Dynamics Engineer specializing in Wheel Force Transducer (WFT) testing and tire characterization. This role is critical to our NASCAR program, bridging the gap between physical track testing, laboratory data, and advanced simulation. You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of WFT test events, from equipment logistics and on-track data acquisition to high-level data analysis that feeds our tire modeling and simulation pipelines. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of technical expertise, programming proficiency, and the ability to perform under the pressure of a professional racing environment.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 1 - 3 Years of experience.
• Proven knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles and associated physical testing methods.
• Strong programming proficiency for data analysis and software development, utilizing tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Python (Proficiency in Visual Studio and C# is highly desired).
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A deep passion for motorsports and an unrelenting commitment to engineering excellence.
  Willingness to travel extensively (domestically and occasionally internationally), including weekends, to support 12-14 test events per year.

Even Better If You Have

• Previous race engineering or track support experience in a top-tier series (NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, WEC, Formula 1).
• Hands-on experience with advanced simulation software (., Dymola, CarSim, VI-Grade, Canopy).
• Expertise in industry-standard data acquisition (DAQ) software tools such as Motec i2, Bosch WinDarab, or McLaren Atlas.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.