Contingent Tyre Performance Engineer

Honda Racing Corporation USA, a leader in motorsports racing, is seeking a highly motivated Tyre & Vehicle Performance Engineer to optimize race car design and setup configurations, driving on-track performance gains through advanced measurement, modeling, and analysis of the tire-vehicle system. This role will play a critical part in bridging real-world track performance with simulation, working cross-functionally with race engineers, software developers, and tire manufacturers in a fast-paced, competitive motorsport environment. Traveling will be required.

Develop and maintain vehicle modeling and simulation tools to support HRCs vehicle performance development. Create, validate, and program vehicle, aero, powertrain, and vehicle dynamics models for DIL and simulation platforms, working closely with internal HRC groups and external partners. Support rig, wind tunnel, and track testing through test planning, data analysis, and reporting. Develop and maintain software tools and control system models using modern software practices (e.g., C++, Dymola), enabling efficient analysis of chassis and vehicle performance data. Communicate project status and results clearly through timely technical reports, presentations, and controlled documentation.

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred) with proven 3-5 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation, data analysis, and controls development within a pinnaclelevel professional motorsports environment. Demonstrated expertise in racing vehicle data analysis, simulation software validation, tire and chassis systems, and limithandling vehicle dynamics. Proficient in MATLAB, Python, statistical analysis, machine learning techniques for nonlinear regression, and systematic design of experiments. Experienced in test planning and execution using tire rigs and DriverInLoop simulators, with strong practical knowledge of race car setup methodologies. A selfdirected, detailoriented professional with excellent communication, leadership, project management, and problemsolving skills, capable of performing effectively under pressure in fastpaced, competitive, and culturally diverse racing environments.