Job Summary
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is seeking an ambitious Intern for a hands-on learning experience in motorsports data analytics. This role offers direct exposure to the data systems that power our high-performance racing environment and support our Engineers, Pit Crews, and Race Teams. You’ll gain experience working in fast-paced race operations, where weekend support and last-minute tasks are the norm. Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Data Engineering at Joe Gibbs Racing.

JGR is a premier NASCAR team widely recognized for success on and off the track. Our commitment to innovation and our data-driven approach help us maintain a competitive edge. This role will provide you with real-world experience in advanced analytics, machine learning, and performance engineering as you collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to racing excellence.

 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Gather, refine, and interpret race car and pit stop data using Python and/or R for data manipulation and preliminary modeling efforts.

• Develop and maintain performance metrics, dashboards, and data visualizations that support our Performance and Race Engineering teams.

• Partner with Software and Data Engineers to validate, operationalize, and optimize cloud-based data pipelines and associated infrastructure.

• Contribute to research initiatives involving applied mathematics, machine learning, or model creation aimed at informing race strategies, optimizing vehicle setups, making driver comparisons, and analyzing pit crew performance.

• Opportunities to participate in weekend race operations, addressing urgent analytics requests, overseeing data monitoring, and assisting in real-time decision-making processes. 

• Communicate insights and project milestones through concise, actionable reports or presentations.

 

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

• Exposure to foundational data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel) and familiarity with basic machine learning/statistical modeling workflows.

• Basic understanding of data visualization and reporting techniques (Power BI, Tableau, or Python/R-based libraries).

• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

• Willingness to embrace a demanding schedule and adapt to the fast-paced environment typical of racing.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Additional Valued Experience

• General Sports Analytics:
  Experience working with data-driven performance evaluations, scouting metrics, or strategy optimization in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, or related leagues.

• Automotive/Motorsports Experience:
  Hands-on exposure to automotive or motorsports data (e.g., MoTeC, Pi Toolbox, Cosworth Toolbox, AiM, Race Technology) for tasks such as data logging, visualization, simulation, or performance analysis – active participation in FSAE/Formula Student or other automotive programs emphasizing sensor integration, data logging, vehicle dynamics, or race engineering principles.

 

Logistics

• Job location is in Huntersville, NC; on-site work is required.

• Participation in weekend race event activities is highly valued.

• Internship duration typically aligns with academic semesters or summer terms; specific timing is flexible.

• Limited travel to test or race events may be possible, depending on performance and availability.

 

Benefits
As a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, you will:

• Gain real-world motorsports analytics experience, contributing directly to race performance.

• Work alongside seasoned analysts, data scientists, and engineers in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

• Have the potential to transition into a full-time role in Data Analysis, Data Science, or Data Engineering at JGR.

• Enjoy access to exciting race events and team activities as part of your professional development.

 

How to Apply
Ready to accelerate your analytics career in the high-octane world of NASCAR? Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your technical background and interest in motorsports to careers@joegibbsracing.com. We encourage you to include links to relevant academic, personal, or FSAE project portfolios.

Job Summary:
The Director, Sponsorship Sales will be responsible for generating sponsorship revenue and

supporting our current partners within Joe Gibbs Racing (“JGR”) four NASCAR Cup Teams

and four Xfinity Series Teams. The Director, Sponsorship Sales must be highly motivated,

collaborative, and willing to work within the team environment to help JGR meet or exceed

our sponsorship goals. We are seeking a strategic thinker for this role who will work

creatively to provide solutions for our partners. This position will report to the Vice

President of Sponsorship Sales.
 

Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate, and develop sponsorship programs with potential new partners by networking, developing proposals, generating leads (including cold calls), and conducting presentations.

• Establish strong working relationships with companies to understand their marketing goals and initiatives

• Lead and/or assist the sales process from discovery to account development, negotiations, and closing

• Build and maintain a network of prospective clients and agency contacts across the sports industry

• Collaborate with other departments within JGR to build out sponsored programs, including Digital/social media, Communications, Data and Analytics, and Partner Activation

• Lead efforts to identify business to business & cross promotional opportunities between JGR partners as well as new companies that align with our existing family of partners

• Participate in weekly sales meetings

• Maintain accurate data in CRM and update activity and information in sponsorship database as appropriate

• Serving as at-track representative for VIP guests and potential sponsors.

• Entertain VIP guests, corporate directors and program managers at track

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• 5-10 years of sponsorship sales experience

 

Requirements:

• Self-motivated with a proven ability to achieve sales goals

• Ability to establish and maintain strong positive relationships with corporate clients and colleagues

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

• Creative and strategic thinker

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation skills)

• Ability to incorporate data and analytics tools as part of the sales process

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, Power-Point, and Excel

• Location: Huntersville, NC (in-person)

Salary- Commensurate with experience

About Joe Gibbs Racing:

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR with four NASCAR Cup Series teams, three NASCAR Xfinity Series teams, an ARCA Series team, and a driver development

program. JGR is based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Joe

Gibbs, who also earned his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was named as one of the

NFL’s top 10 coaches of all-time with a winning career that included three Super Bowl

Championships as head coach of the Washington franchise. JGR has competed in NASCAR since

1992, capturing more than 400 wins over that span. No team has more combined wins across the

sport’s three national series in the history of NASCAR. In addition, JGR has won five Cup Series

championships along with four Xfinity Series driver championships and six Xfinity Series owner’s

championship. The organization also has captured four Daytona 500 titles, considered to be

NASCAR’s premier event each season.
 

How to Apply: 

Rev up your career and join our winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing! If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Data Engineer, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for racing to careers@joegibbsracing.com.

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about the intersection of data and racing, with a strong desire to contribute to the success of one of the most renowned teams in motorsports? If you possess a deep understanding of data engineering principles and have hands-on experience with cloud data tools, then join the high-octane world of Joe Gibbs Racing as a Data Engineer!

Joe Gibbs Racing is a leading NASCAR team with a rich history of success and a commitment to excellence on and off the track. As we strive to maintain our competitive edge, we recognize the pivotal role data plays in optimizing performance and making strategic decisions. We are now looking for a talented Data Engineer to help us harness the power of data and propel our team to new heights.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our engineering and analytics teams to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient data pipelines.

• Utilize your expertise in data architecture and data warehousing to optimize our data infrastructure for speed, reliability, and performance.

• Perform in-depth analysis of collected and processed data to assure completeness & quality.

• Leverage cloud-based data tools, particularly AWS, to build and manage data solutions that enable real-time data insights.

• Work closely with our data scientists, analysts, engineers, and software developers to understand data requirements and provide the necessary support to deliver actionable insights.

• Implement data governance and security measures to ensure the integrity and reliability of our data assets.

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data engineering technologies and bring innovative solutions to enhance our data capabilities.

 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years of data engineering, software development, data operations, automation, or data process improvement experience.

• Proven experience supporting the design, building and deployment of complex and performant (dependable and scalable) software solutions in production.

• A background in mechanical engineering, data acquisition, or automotive data analysis is a plus.

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases, specifically Microsoft SQL Server.

• Experience with AWS tools and infrastructure, with an understanding of its various data services such as Amazon S3, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Athena is preferred

• Solid understanding of data modeling, schema design, and data transformation techniques.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex data challenges.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and automated testing frameworks is a plus. 

 

Logistics:

• The job location is in Huntersville, NC; full-time, on-site work is required.

• Weekend work or on-call availability to support race events is required.

• Limited travel to test or race events may be required.

 

Benefits:

As a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and exciting opportunities to experience NASCAR events. You will be part of a close-knit team that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for motorsports.

 

How to Apply: 

Rev up your career and join our winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing! If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Data Engineer, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for racing to careers@joegibbsracing.com.

Job Summary:

As a Performance Engineer for Joe Gibbs Racing, you will play a key role in facilitating the needs of the trackside race teams.  The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of high-level motorsport engineering experience, centering around race engineering tasks with deep involvement in vehicle simulation.  A high concern for quality, an ability to independently produce high-quality results, and skills to manage and process high volumes of complex data in a high-pressure environment are necessary.

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Joe Gibbs Racing is a premier NASCAR team known for its excellence in motorsports. With a legacy of success and a commitment to innovation, we recognize the pivotal role that both data and people play in optimizing performance and making strategic decisions. At Joe Gibbs Racing, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, where every team member plays a vital role in our pursuit of excellence both on and off the track.

 

Reporting to Race Engineering Group

Typical Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, validate, and maintain simulation baselines for distribution to the race teams

• Assist driving simulator program with accurate simulation models and simulation validation studies

• Facilitate driving simulator tests to bridge the gap between the track and simulation

• Track, understand, and document the ramifications of evolving vehicle aerodynamics on simulation behavior

• Provide simulation help desk support to trackside teams

• Perform pre-event setup parameter sensitivity simulation studies

• Perform race meeting setup comparison evaluation studies

• Perform post-event investigations

• Develop and maintain efficient software tools for race engineering functions

• Assist vehicle design and aerodynamics groups with focused simulation studies

• Attend track test events to assure proper data collection and perform on-site validation

• Assist simulation development group in simulation suite testing

• Collaborate with race team, simulation development, and software groups to guide simulation development direction

• Perform a variety of physical tests

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Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• At least 2 years' experience in professional motorsports, working primarily in a simulation or race engineering role

• Experience with full-vehicle simulation application and analysis

• Experience with Matlab & Python Programming Language

• Experience in tire characterization and aerodynamics

• Desire to work in a collaborative, demanding, and fast-paced development environment

• Strong organizational and communication skills; significant outward communication is required

• High concern for quality and pride in individual work

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Logistics

• Job location is in Huntersville, NC; full-time, on-site work is required

• Occasional travel to test events is required

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Benefits:

• As a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and exciting opportunities to experience NASCAR events. You will be part of a close-knit team that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for motorsports.

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How to Apply:

• Rev up your career and join our winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing! If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Performance Engineer, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for racing to careers@joegibbsracing.com.

Job Summary:

As a Simulation Development Engineer for Joe Gibbs Racing, you will play a key role in the development, application, and support of predictive multi-body vehicle models, simulation tools, and driver-in-the-loop vehicle models.  The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of high-level simulation software engineering experience, centering around vehicle simulation, modeling, and validation.  A high concern for quality, an ability to independently produce high-quality results, and skills to manage and process high volumes of complex data are necessary.

 

Joe Gibbs Racing is a premier NASCAR team known for its excellence in motorsports. With a legacy of success and a commitment to innovation, we recognize the pivotal role that both data and people play in optimizing performance and making strategic decisions. At Joe Gibbs Racing, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, where every team member plays a vital role in our pursuit of excellence both on and off the track.

 

Typical Responsibilities:

• Work as a part of the Simulation Development Group to develop and validate high-fidelity vehicle models and simulation tools

• Craft programming solutions to grow model capability and accuracy while improving the user experience. 

• Develop and refine testing practices to improve model characterization

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting of complex simulation software in a fast-paced environment.  

• Process data and perform regression analysis to develop vehicle models and subsystems

• Support trackside and performance engineering groups with the use and interpretation of generated models and simulation outputs

• Work collaboratively with other simulation and software developers both within and outside Joe Gibbs Racing 

• Work with race teams and performance engineering groups to guide development direction

• Organize and communicate important information related to the rapid evolution of simulation specifications and models

• Attend track and lab test events to assure proper data collection and perform on-site validation

• Gather feedback from application engineers to guide continuous improvement initiatives

 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. 

• At least 3 years' experience in professional simulation software development, particularly vehicle simulation. 

• Appreciation of vehicle dynamics theory, efficient modelling & coding practices.

• Experience with full-vehicle simulation application and analysis

• Extensive experience in numerical methods

• Demonstrated skills in programming language such as MATLAB, Python, or C

• Experience with multi-body model development is desirable

• Experience with documentation and versioning tools such as Jira, Git or similar is an advantage

• Desire to work in a collaborative, demanding, and fast-past development environment

• Strong organizational and communication skills; significant outward communication is required

• High concern for quality and pride in individual work

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Logistics:

• Job location is in Huntersville, NC; full-time, on-site work is required

• Occasional travel to test events is required

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Benefits:

• As a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and exciting opportunities to experience NASCAR events. You will be part of a close-knit team that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for motorsports.

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How to Apply:

• Rev up your career and join our winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing! If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Sim Dev Engineer, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for racing to careers@joegibbsracing.com.

Job Summary:

As a Vehicle Production Engineer, you will support all areas of vehicle production.  Your primary responsibility will be to provide quality support across all departments of vehicle production.  If you are an engineer who enjoys process management, data analysis, and production of high-quality vehicles, send in your resume for our opening.  

 

Responsibilities:

1. Identify areas for improved vehicle production efficiency

2. Work within all production departments to provide a coordinated schedule

3. Work with vendors on required documentation

4. Evaluate measurements for all vehicle components 

5. Coordinate supply of vehicle components from vendors

6. Coordinate production data collection, perform analysis of measurements

7. Communicate required improvements and process changes

8. Manage documentation of completed work across multiple departments

9. No travel required

 

Qualifications:

• A.S or B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline

• Ability to interact positively with multiple departments

• Ability to embrace change in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• An inquisitive nature and an innate ability to see differences and details between seemingly similar items

• Ability to work in a group and/or alone on multiple projects, with variable and often very tight timelines

• Ability to create planned strategies for problem solving, including coordinating tests and writing test plans

• Ability to work in an active environment without losing focus on required deadlines

• Use of common workplace Microsoft tools including Office, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.

• Computer programing skills are desirable (VBA, Matlab, Python, etc.)

 

 

Please send all resumes to Careers at careers@joegibbsracing.com

Position Summary

• Tear-Down and Inspection of Engines raced in NASCAR Xfinity series and Off-Road Truck series.

• Thoroughly clean of all Engine parts. 

• By cleaning, inspecting, and analyzing engine components, you will be in the first line of defense.

• A keen eye for details will be instrumental in this position.

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Position Requirements

• Knowledge of engine parts

• Ability to keep a tight work schedule.

• Willing to tackle new challenges in a rapidly changing work schedule.

• Works well in a strong team-oriented atmosphere.

• Willing to learn and help other departments when needed.

 

 

Please send resumes to Careers 

 careers@joegibbsracing.com

Job Summary

As a Senior Engineer in the Vehicle Design Group at Joe Gibbs Racing, you will play a direct role in the development, implementation, safety, and reliability of our racecars.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Joe Gibbs Racing teams

• Excel in a collaborative team setting, working to a very high standard, with a positive work attitude and willingness to help others succeed

• Competently prioritize workloads and projects to manage time efficiently

• Identify, consult, and resolve quality issues

• Specify and communicate scientific and analytical plans and processes

 

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must have a minimum or 8 years of vehicle systems, design, and/or development engineering experience for a top-tier motorsports program, i.e.: NASCAR CUP or Xfinity, IndyCar, WEC, IMSA Prototype, F1, or Formula E.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. Preference will be noted for candidates with higher degrees.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

 

Additional Attributes and Skills

• A strong aptitude for mechanical systems, mechanical design, and application of engineering fundamentals to achieve tangible results

• Strong communication skills required, both verbally and written across many platforms

• An inquisitive nature and an innate ability to see differences and details between seemingly similar items

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently, often with changing and tight timelines

• Extensive knowledge of engineering materials and processes and the ability to apply that knowledge set to achieve a specific design solution/result

• Knowledge of standard motorsports manufacturing processes, limitations, and workflows

• Ability to create planned strategies for problem solving, including coordinating tests and writing test plans

• Understanding of CAD systems, with preference toward experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

• Use of common workplace Microsoft tools including Office, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.

• Proficiency with MatLab and/or Excel

• An understanding of data collection/analysis systems (MoTeC, Pi, NI, and/or etc.) and an ability to make informed decisions when provided large sets of data

 

Logistics

• Job location is in Huntersville, NC; full-time, on-site work is required

• While significant travel is not ordinary in this role, occasional travel (typically less than 5%) may be required for on-location tests, vendor audits, partner meetings, and/or race support
   

How to apply:

If you possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply by sending your resume to: careers@joegibbsracing.com. Please include "[Position Title] Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line. The deadline for this position is Friday, October 4th, 2024.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Joe Gibbs Racing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please note: This job is for Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions.

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JGMS is looking for a qualified person with expertise in multi-axis machining of metal parts with complex geometries. We produce machined parts for the automotive, aerospace and industrial industries. This individual will manufacture various items using a variety of CNC milling and manual machining equipment. We are currently looking for one candidate in our multi axis machine area and two candidates in our lathe department. Pay is negotiable based on experience.
 

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Operate CNC milling equipment to manufacture parts to print and instructions provided. Adjust or operate machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.

• Complete accurate and timely system transactions.

• Communicate with other departments (Quality, Engineering) and Production Management, in order to resolve problems, improve processes and increase efficiency.

• Follow company established quality procedures.

• Other duties assigned by supervisor as needed.
   

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 Years of experience in CNC machining

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

• Able to setup and adjust machine tools.

• Ability to run proven programs.

• Ability to work safely, independently and with good time management.

• Ability to use variable and attribute measuring tools, and/or ability to learn to use new measuring equipment.
   

Position Requirements

• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Long periods of standing.

• For ITAR compliance, all employees at this location must be a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
   

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Night shift

• Overtime

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How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience to careers@joegibbsracing.com. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

 

Joe Gibbs Racing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.