Job Description
IMSA seeks a talented professional to join our team in the position of Simulation and Performance Engineer based in our Daytona Beach, FL office.
As key member of the IMSA Competition team, you will develop, maintain and implement vehicle and component models and their surrounding simulation tools, with a focus on vehicle dynamic and performance correlation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Act as a Simulation and Modelling Engineer with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics.
- Develop dynamic models, and the methods to implement these in real-time simulations, offline analysis and various optimization applications.
- Develop and conduct vehicle simulations to support the Balance of Performance process.
- Develop performance algorithms, statistical analysis tools, simulations, and standardized reporting to the IMSA Technical Committee.
- Develop, design and create proprietary computer tools and software.
- Responsible for the development of data acquisition systems and methodologies as it relates to scrutineering and performance analysis.
- Conduct data monitoring, collection, analysis, and reporting across multiple series and classes. Assist in development, integration, and support of data acquisition systems.
- Further develop performance algorithms, statistical analysis tools, simulations, and standardized reporting to the IMSA Technical Committee.
- Contribute to writing and revising regulations, further developing enforcement methods, and refining the Balance of Performance (BoP) process.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Approximate travel 50% including weekends.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; and a minimum of three (3) years motorsports experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong mathematical skills and an engineering background
- Competence in modelling and simulation techniques
- A good working knowledge of modelling and simulation software
- Experience with scripting and object-oriented programming languages preferred
- Possess an understanding of vehicle systems, vehicle dynamics and control systems
- Professional motorsports experience required, team experience preferred
- Experienced with motorsports data acquisition
- Engine testing and calibration experience preferred
- Skilled with Excel, VBA, and MATLAB. Programming experience in C# preferred
- Strong work ethic, unquestionable integrity and commitment to excellence
- Adept at multitasking and project management
- Drive for highest quality work
- Data driven decisions using solid engineering fundamentals