Denver, CO, USA
Job Type: Paid Internship
In 1997, our president and founder, Claude Rouelle, began OptimumG as a one-man, shop teaching vehicle dynamics seminars around the globe. OptimumG has now grown to become one of the world’s most sought-after racecar engineering firms – offering simulation software solutions, training seminars and consulting services.
Job Description and Responsibilities
If motorsports and automobile industries excite you, apply and we’ll give you a place to channel that excitement. As an OptimumG intern, you will:
- Work with real customer data during creation and development of simulation software
- Beta test software
- Assist an OptimumG engineer
- Work on current consulting projects using OptimumG software
- Participate in all engineering meetings and work on consulting projects
- Research theories and methods used in seminar materials
- Be assigned consulting project tasks
Internship Duration
This internship is one year, which long enough for you to be properly trained. We want you to learn as much as possible so you feel independent enough to take charge of interesting and challenging projects.
Job Qualifications
- Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics, computer science or electrical engineering
- Be experienced in software coding
- Be passionate about motorsports
- Have experience in FSAE and/or hands-on experience
- Be able to understand, speak and write basic English
- Be knowledgeable about vehicle dynamics
- Have skills in Object Oriented Programming
- Be willing and able to work with a team
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Tips for a Successful Application
Stand out and impress us! Those items are key because there’s a lot of competition. Send us examples (as attachments to your application) of your work and experience and highlight your strengths.
How to Apply
- Send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your uniqueness. Describe your practical experience (both software and motorsports) and your theoretical knowledge/education. Share how your participation in OptimumG will benefit the company. And, don’t forget, send samples of your work (thesis, engineering report, CAD, spreadsheets, MATLAB scripts, etc.)
- We are looking for a description of the jobs that your education and extra curricular experience have allowed you to complete satisfactorily.
- We will confirm we’ve received your information and contact you if we’re interested.
- If we are interested, you’ll give you a software coding test based on your skills and experience.
- After that, we’ll schedule an interview.