Systems Engineer - IMSA

Job Description

Porsche Penske Motorsport is seeking a qualified Systems Engineer to join our IMSA racing program. This position will be a key member of the traveling race team, responsible for supporting the electronic, data, control, and communication systems of the race cars.

The Systems Engineer will work closely with race engineering, IT, and other technical personnel to ensure vehicle systems are properly configured, maintained, and supported both at the shop and at test and race events. This position is based in Mooresville, North Carolina and requires extensive travel throughout the IMSA season, including periods of up to 2–3 weeks away from the home base.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, setup, systems integration, maintenance, wiring, and functionality of all data, control, and electronic systems within the race cars.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot vehicle data acquisition, control, and telemetry systems, including Magneti Marelli, Cosworth, Bosch, Mega-Line, Williams Engineering, Control I/O, and related systems.
• Develop and maintain sensor calibration, validation, and maintenance processes and protocols.
• Assist with the layout, design, and documentation of wiring looms and other electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain motorsport wiring looms and harnesses.
• Support hybrid and high-voltage electrical systems, including battery charging and storage systems.
• Complete required training and certification for the safe handling and management of high-voltage electrical systems.
• Assist with race car radio and communication system setup, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Work with radio suppliers and other technical partners during test and race events.
• Assist with IT infrastructure setup and maintenance at the shop and track.
• Work with IT Engineers to maintain reliable network connectivity and server infrastructure during testing and race events.
• Provide technical support and oversight for wiring, radio, and high-voltage systems as needed.
• Travel with the race team to IMSA test and race events throughout the season.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a systems engineering, data engineering, or similar technical role within professional motorsports required.
• Previous experience in IMSA, IndyCar, Formula 1, WEC, Formula E, or a comparable professional motorsports environment preferred.
• Previous at-track engineering experience preferred.
• Experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting data acquisition, control, and telemetry systems required.
• Knowledge of CAN systems, including sensor setup, configuration, and CAN decoding required.
• Experience designing, building, repairing, and maintaining motorsport wiring looms and harnesses required.
• Experience with race radio and intercom systems, including programming, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Hybrid powertrain experience preferred, with motorsport hybrid experience strongly preferred.
• High-voltage system training or certification preferred. Additional training may be provided as required.
• General IT and networking experience preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the IMSA season, including extended periods away from the home base.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented motorsports environment.