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Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Hendrick Motorsports , a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is seeking a highly motivated engineering ...

... Motorsports operation, is currently seeking a highly motivated engineering student for the Vehicle Engineering Group. The ideal candidate is expected to have solid basic knowledge on vehicle dynamics ...

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Hendrick Motorsports , a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is seeking a highly motivated engineering ...

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How much do motorsports engineering internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for motorsports engineering internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Motorsports Engineering Internship job?

A Motorsports Engineering Internship is a temporary position that provides hands-on experience in the design, development, testing, and performance optimization of race vehicles. Interns typically work with engineers and technicians on tasks such as data analysis, component design, simulation, or trackside support. The role helps students or recent graduates apply their academic knowledge to real-world motorsports challenges while gaining industry exposure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Motorsports Engineering Internship position, and why are they important?

A Motorsports Engineering Internship typically requires a strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering principles, hands-on experience with vehicle systems, and a solid grasp of data analysis. Interns often use CAD software, data acquisition tools, and simulation programs, and familiarity with motorsport-specific software like MoTeC or MATLAB is advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial because motorsports engineering is fast-paced and demands precise collaboration and technical acumen to contribute to high-performance vehicle development.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a Motorsports Engineering Intern?

As a Motorsports Engineering Intern, you might work on a variety of projects such as vehicle setup, performance data analysis, CAD modeling of components, and assisting with testing procedures. Interns typically collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians, participating in team meetings and sometimes supporting trackside events or races. The work environment is dynamic and hands-on, offering a unique opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world motorsports challenges while learning about the day-to-day operations of a racing team. This exposure helps you gain valuable insights into the motorsports industry and can be a stepping stone to full-time engineering roles.

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Infographic showing various Motorsports Engineering Internship job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Design Engineering Intern (Spring/Summer 2027)

Design Engineering Intern (Spring/Summer 2027)

Hendrick Motorsports

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Part-time

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Hendrick Motorsports
Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking a highly motivated Design Engineering Intern for a 6-9-month assignment beginning in Spring of 2027.
Our internship/co-op program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience, while working for NASCAR's most successful race team.
The Design Engineering Intern is a position specializing in the development, modification, and testing of improved and new designs for automotive structural members and associated automotive equipment. The candidate's experience and education should involve structures, CAD modeling processes, writing procedures, designing, and performing tests. The candidate will also be responsible for assisting with shop activities, entering data into the PLM system and assisting with related engineering projects as assigned.
When your assignment ends, there is a good chance that your connection with Hendrick Motorsports will continue as many students join us for another internship to continue their learning experience with Hendrick Motorsports. Many of our interns infuse with racing and investigate joining our team directly after graduation. We hope you will join our diverse group of highly talented team members and use your passion and determination to contribute to our success story.
Job Duties:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
  • Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
  • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
  • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0 or 3.0/4.0 depending on functional area
  • Full-time student (12 semester hours) attending a four-year university and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship
  • If transferred from a two-year university, have completed 12 semester hours at the four-year university prior to the start of the internship

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

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