What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Engineer- Tires position at Global Edge Group?
The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.
Position Overview:
Our team is currently looking for a Tire- Vehicle Performance Engineer for our client in the motorsports industry.
Responsibilities & Essential Duties
- Seek to optimize racing car design and setup configurations for on-track vehicle performance gains, through measurement, modelling, and analysis of the Tire-Vehicle System
Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills)
- Provide guidance to the HRC Race Engineering team on tire utilization and its impact on vehicle performance.
- Lead the development, calibration, and validation of advanced tire models through simulation, real‑world data analysis, and rig testing, working closely with tire manufacturers, consultants, and software engineers.
- Develop and apply state‑of‑the‑art tire pressure management tools and modeling methodologies, ensuring correlation between simulation and on‑track performance.
- Plan and execute tire rig, vehicle test, and Driver‑In‑Loop simulator activities, delivering clear analysis, reporting, and actionable insights to support holistic vehicle performance optimization.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred) with proven experience in vehicle dynamics simulation, data analysis, and controls development within a pinnacle‑level professional motorsports environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in racing vehicle data analysis, simulation software validation, tire and chassis systems, and limit‑handling vehicle dynamics.
- Proficient in MATLAB, Python, statistical analysis, machine learning techniques for non‑linear regression, and systematic design of experiments.
- Experienced in test planning and execution using tire rigs and Driver‑In‑Loop simulators, with strong practical knowledge of race car setup methodologies.
- A self‑directed, detail‑oriented professional with excellent communication, leadership, project management, and problem‑solving skills, capable of performing effectively under pressure in fast‑paced, competitive, and culturally diverse racing environments.
Work Conditions
- On-site in Santa Clarita, Ca or Indianapolis, IN
- One year contract w/possible extension
Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.