Engineer Sr I (100136)
Company: Honda Racing Corporation USA
Location: East Liberty
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Purpose Apply advanced engineering expertise
to design, test, and develop race vehicle hardware systems for
HRC’s motorsport programs. Collaborate across disciplines to
validate durability and performance, investigate failures, and
implement innovative tools and methods that enhance vehicle
reliability and competitiveness. Key Accountabilities Test &
Measurement Engineering - Define requirements for custom fixturing
for workshop and rig-based tests. - Characterize vehicle hardware
through scanning, dimensional, and inertial measurements. - Specify
instrumentation, analyze data, and produce clear reports. - Lead
and execute chassis rig and workshop tests for mechanical
subsystems. - Innovate new testing methods for track and rig
environments. - Collaborate with designers, electronics teams, and
suppliers on test equipment. Chassis Mechanical & Structural
Reliability - Investigate and report chassis failures using data,
photography, and lab analysis. - Analyze onboard and static data to
identify root causes. - Document and present problem reports; track
and resolve issues. - Manage testing of countermeasure parts and
collaborate on solutions. - Apply novel instrumentation techniques
for failure mode characterization. Chassis Mechanical & Structural
Development - Support race workshop assembly measurements and
adjustments. - Validate performance effects of chassis developments
using logged data. - Commission prototype parts and bespoke test
equipment. - Lead design and hardware development for subsystem
validation. Technical Mentorship - Provide design input for chassis
and powertrain integration. - Mentor junior engineers and supervise
daily work. - Review designs for compliance with standards and
specifications. - Ensure timely project delivery through active
oversight and collaboration. Design & Innovation - Propose new or
improved designs incorporating emerging technologies. - Recommend
cost-effective solutions without compromising performance. - Manage
design changes and hardware updates with internal teams and
vendors. Administration - Report design faults and validation
results promptly. - Track issue resolution through structured
reporting. - Liaise with vendors, race teams, and test facilities
to support development. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Requires: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
experience. 5 years in design, development, and testing of
high-performance motorsport vehicles (race cars and track-focused
road cars). Hands-on expertise with mechanical and electronic
systems: suspension, brakes, steering, bodywork, transmission, and
powertrain. Skilled in coordinating design and development
activities, including scheduling and issue resolution. Proficient
in CAD for race car component modeling. Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills for evaluating design changes. Data analysis
using MATLAB or Python (signal processing, visualization).
Experience with telemetry and logged data for race car diagnostics.
Familiarity with vehicle dynamics test rigs and advanced
instrumentation. Knowledge of data logging hardware/software and
test instrumentation. Effective communication (verbal and written)
with diverse audiences. Detail-oriented, able to work under
pressure in a culturally diverse environment. Alignment with
Honda’s respect-for-the-individual culture. Strong project
management and mentoring capabilities. Willingness to work hands-on
with vehicles and collaborate with technicians. Ability to lift up
to 30 lbs. Availability for long hours, weekends, and travel to
race/test events. Job Dimensions Decisions Expected Impart
technical/engineering expertise and countermeasures to ensure
performance and durability of parts. Decide on definitions of root
causes of problems. Determine appropriate design revisions. Working
Conditions Physical Demands Requirements: - Bending body downward
and forward by bending spine at the waist while working. - Bending
legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees to work on close to
the groundwork. - Crawling. - Moving about on hands and knees or
hands and feet to work underneath suspended
vehicles/engines/equipment to diagnosis problems and or remove
replace parts. - Standing for sustained periods during work or
events. - Sitting. Extensive travel and long travels. - Walking.
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks (particularly walking long
distances at the track to pit lane and around shop) - Lifting.
Raising objects of 25 pounds from a lower to a higher position or
moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. - Repetitive
motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands,
and/or fingers while servicing / maintaining a race engine,
vehicles and equipment. - The worker is subject to hazards.
Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to
moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current,
exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals. Emotional
Requirements: - Make quick decisions - Hazard awareness, aware of
surroundings - Planning and problem-solving - Coping with change
and other people
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