Team Penske ยท 3 months ago
Electrical Systems Engineer - IndyCar
Mooresville, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTeam Penske is seeking an Electrical & Systems Engineer to join their IndyCar team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of all electronic systems and radio communications on the car, contributing directly to on-track performance and involved in various engineering projects.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and troubleshoot all electronic systems to ensure accurate and repeatable data collection at the track
Possess strong working knowledge of all car systems to quickly diagnose and resolve issues
Work with vendors to select and integrate sensors for on-car and test rig applications
Build and maintain timing stands and trackside equipment
Design and build test fixtures to support overall vehicle performance
Design and layout circuit boards for test and pit equipment
Support the Systems Engineering group with car setup and calibration
Assist in the setup and maintenance of timing stands and other trackside equipment
Develop and maintain trackside tools to aid in car calibration and race performance
Assist in the setup and operation of 2-way radio communication systems
Manage fuel economy during race weekends, using collected data to determine fuel consumption and provide pit windows to the race strategist
Participate in engineering meetings, race debriefs, and test reviews to identify development opportunities
Contribute to development and wind tunnel testing as required
Take ownership of defined development projects from concept through execution
Follow technical specifications outlined by technical bulletins and team car build requirements
Establish and document testing and calibration procedures
Collaborate with the broader engineering team to ensure effective communication and development
Take a hands-on approach, driving projects from design to completion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Strong knowledge of circuit design, diagnostics, and layout
Familiarity with basic circuit wiring
Extensive knowledge of data acquisition, data analysis, and statistical analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Coding experience recommended
Preferred
Motorsports engineering background preferred but not required (IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC, or F1 experience a plus)
Experience with data acquisition systems (Cosworth, CAN communication)
Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar systems
Proficiency with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CAD software (NX, CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks)
Experience with 2-way radio communication systems
Motorsport wiring experience
SharePoint knowledge
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Power BI experience desired
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Company
Team Penske
Team Penske is a pro racing team that participates in National Championships.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Aaron Rylance
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Hoffert
CFO
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