Factory Off-Road Powersports Racing Technician II

Polaris Inc. • Wyoming, WY

5d • $27 - $35

About The Position

Support the Polaris Powersports Factory Race Team by leading vehicle development, validation, testing, and race-support activities for domestic and international racing programs. Serve as a technical resource connecting engineering teams, race teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive product improvements and competitive performance. The role combines hands-on vehicle development, testing, fabrication, calibration support, and race operations, translating racing insights into future product enhancements.

The position involves developing and optimizing race-specific calibrations; preparing development vehicles and prototype components; conducting field testing; operating vehicle instrumentation and data-acquisition systems; supporting ECU calibration and diagnostics; and creating test plans, validation procedures, and technical reports. Provide technical support at test sessions and race events, train and mentor personnel, and contribute to continuous improvement and a safe work environment. Frequent domestic and international travel and extended hours, including evenings and weekends, are required based on program needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 3 years of mechanic, technician, race-support, vehicle-development, or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate Polaris Powersports vehicles at a high level in demanding off-road conditions.
• Ability to drive trucks with trailers up to 26,000 GCVR.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to interpret technical data and communicate findings effectively to engineers, race teams, technicians, and leadership.
• Frequent domestic and international travel is required to support product development, testing, pre-race activities, and race events.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, based on testing schedules, race events, and program requirements.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.
• Former employees must be eligible for rehire; current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year or four-year degree in a technical field.
• Experience with motorsports, racing, or powersports vehicle development.
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic tools.
• Advanced experience with motorsports data-acquisition and analysis software, such as MoTeC, DEWESoft, GlyphWorks, or similar platforms.
• Experience with electrical diagnostics, CAN communication systems, ECU calibration tools, vehicle instrumentation, and telemetry systems.
• Experience developing test plans, validation activities, and race-support strategies.
• Fabrication and welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle development, validation, and race-support activities for Polaris Powersports racing programs.
• Support development and optimization of race-specific calibrations, including suspension, CVT, engine, and gauge systems.
• Lead fabrication, assembly, and preparation of development vehicles and prototype components.
• Organize and lead vehicle development and testing activities in field environments.
• Serve as the technical liaison between race teams, engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain vehicle instrumentation, telemetry systems, strain gauges, pressure sensors, thermocouples, and data-acquisition equipment.
• Support ECU calibration management, software flashing, vehicle diagnostics, configuration control, and serial-number tracking.
• Develop and implement testing methods, instrumentation solutions, and data-collection techniques to improve validation efficiency and product understanding.
• Develop test plans, validation procedures, and data-acquisition strategies for product development, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
• Use data-acquisition systems to collect, analyze, and communicate vehicle performance data.
• Conduct testing and development to identify root causes and resolve vehicle performance or durability issues.
• Generate technical reports and present findings to engineering teams, leadership, and integrated product teams.
• Provide technical support during test sessions, race events, and pre-race activities.
• Train and mentor race teams, technicians, and development personnel on vehicle setup, diagnostic tools, data-acquisition systems, and product updates.
• Share lessons learned and support continuous improvement across engineering and racing organizations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with applicable safety and operating procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and eligibility for overtime.
• Market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Company contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases.
• 401(k) matching contribution.
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED