Ford Racing Motorsports Engineer

About Us 

At Ford, our legacy of innovation and competitive spirit drives us to win on and off the track. This passion for performance dates back to 1901, when Henry Ford developed a race car called “Sweepstakes”. It featured innovations such as mechanical fuel injection and insulated spark plugs that helped him win the race, as well as the money and fame that allowed him to start Ford Motor Company. 

At Ford Racing, this same passion for performance and innovation drives our work, every day. It has powered historic wins, from Le Mans to Baja to Daytona, and many others. It has fueled the development of iconic and breakthrough products that allow our customers to infuse this passion into their daily lives – from Raptor to Mustang GTD, just to name a few.  

Today, our commitment to winning at the highest levels of motorsport, to transferring our learnings into industry-leading performance products, and to our enthusiast customers and fans is stronger than ever. 

Ford Australia 

As Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, we proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide. 

Complementing this technical network, Ford Australia’s National Sales Company (NSC) located in Richmond, is the central hub for commercial and customer engagement activities across the country. 

For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its rein as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle and our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Car. 

These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles—we build careers. 

• Discounted lease car options. 
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities. 
• Flexible Work Arrangements.            
• Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training. 
• Paid parental leave from day 1.  
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.   
• Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks. 
• Paid volunteer days.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

About the Role

As a Program Engineer, you will join the Ford Racing’s global team to help drive the next chapter of our 125-year racing legacy. Based in Australia, you will join our Australian Motorsports Engineering team working on our Australian Ford Racing Motorsports sportscar programs, including track-side support for factory and customer programs, and engineering and development on current and future programs.

This position reports to the Australian Motorsport Program Manager. This role is based on a hybrid working arrangement and will involve frequent interstate travel and Flexibility of core work hours to align with US and EU time-zones.

• Strategic Liaison: Serve as a key technical interface between Ford Racing, our motorsport partners, and customers. 
• Trackside Execution: Provide expert on-site support during race events, delivering real-time data analysis and rapid system troubleshooting. 
• Global Collaboration: Partner with the global Ford Racing engineering network to optimize trackside communication, reporting, and operational efficiency. 
• Competitive Intelligence: Author comprehensive pre- and post-event documentation to provide management with a strategic performance overview against competitors. 

• Technical Leadership: Lead root-cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to ensure the rapid resolution of complex technical issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional motorsport environment or first-hand experience with Ford Racing motorsport programs.
• Systems Expertise: Proficiency in Bosch Motorsport and MoTeC hardware and software (ECU, PDM, ABS, data analysis) along with a deep understanding of CAN architecture (OEM and motorsport). 
• Instrumentation & Analysis: Proven experience specifying, commissioning, and operating vehicle instrumentation and utilizing gathered data to drive engineering development. 
• Motorsport Background: A professional background in motorsports engineering, specifically focused on sportscar systems, data engineering, and practical knowledge of race competition. 
• Operational Excellence: Extensive hands-on experience in trackside support and troubleshooting, with the ability to remain decisive and effective in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. 
• Advanced Development (Preferred): Strong experience in OEM-level vehicle attribute development and OEM vehicle systems/integration.

Equal Opportunity 

Ford Australia is inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

---Applications will close on Sunday 31 May 2026---

Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

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