Work with Designers, Vehicle Performance, and Electronics Specialists to test, modify, and evolve hardware systems on race cars and track-focused road cars. Devise new and improved ways to test parts and systems, either in track driving tests, or in workshop rig tests.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Santa Clarita, CA
Salary
$1,730.77–$2,307.69 Per Week
Description
Premier Motorsports company is looking for a Chassis Development Engineer onsite in Santa Clarita, CA. This position is needed for 1 year with a possibility of a year extension.
Work with Designers, Vehicle Performance, and Electronics Specialists to test, modify, and evolve hardware systems on race cars and track-focused road cars.
Work to prove-out durability and performance to technical targets.
Report and communicate on lessons-learned during the development process.
Devise innovative tools and methods to test cars, subsystems, and parts.
Document problem reports for failures in the field.
Analyze data logged on cars, to trace down root causes.
Track and manage resolution of vehicle hardware issues.
Devise countermeasures. Work with designers and manage 3rd parties to implement design changes. Manage and execute testing of countermeasure parts.
Manage and execute test and development of new vehicles, and vehicle hardware updates.
Regularly liaise with 3rd party vendors, race teams, and test facilities. Specify instrumentation, perform data analysis, and write reports on the outcomes of development initiatives.
Devise new and improved ways to test parts and systems, either in track driving tests, or in workshop rig tests.
Work with designers, electronics groups, and suppliers to implement new testing equipment and methods.
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Must have race car development background
Experience with 3-dimension CAD software modelling of race car components.
Strong analytical skills are required.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with racing cars and related electronics and mechanical systems.
Previous experience evaluating and implementing design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Previous experience coordinating activities related to project development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design and test issues.
Extensive knowledge of racing car mechanical systems and structural elements