Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lyten•Indianapolis, IN

6d•$115,400 - $173,200•Onsite

About The Position

Lyten is seeking an innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer for Lyten Motorsports to lead lightweighting initiatives involving carbon-fiber composites and additive manufacturing. The engineer will develop clean-sheet carbon-fiber components and evaluate opportunities to replace legacy metal vehicle components with carbon structures while maintaining structural integrity. The role also leads design for Lyten’s in-house 3D-printing capabilities. Composite and additive manufacturing operations are co-located in Indianapolis, allowing close collaboration with technicians and rapid design, prototyping, and iteration. The position combines design for manufacturability (DFM), composite and additive design, analysis, and physical validation in a high-performance motorsports context. The engineer will work with manufacturing teams, produce detailed engineering and manufacturing documentation, and validate component performance through analysis and testing. A bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant design experience, or a master’s degree with at least three years of related experience, is required. The expected base salary is $115,400–$173,200, with tier-based bonus and equity eligibility. Additional offerings include healthcare, dental and vision coverage, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, a 401(k), and a relocation plan where applicable. The position requires access to export-controlled technology and is conditioned on applicable government authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline and at least 5 years of mechanical design experience focused on advanced composites and additive manufacturing; or a master’s degree in one of these disciplines and at least 3 years of related experience.
Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks.
Demonstrated design-for-manufacturability experience specific to composite layup and 3D printing.
Strong understanding of composite mechanics, metal-to-composite joint design (bonding and fastening), and material properties.
Solid foundation in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to iterate rapidly from digital design to physical parts in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Direct engineering experience in motorsports, such as IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, or Formula 1.
Experience with composite-specific design software such as Fibersim or CPD.
Familiarity with topology optimization software such as Altair Inspire or nTop.
Hands-on experience operating industrial 3D printers or working directly on a composites shop floor.

Responsibilities

Lead clean-sheet carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) component development from concept through production.
Identify motorsports metal components suitable for replacement with composite structures to reduce weight while preserving structural integrity.
Design complex composite parts, including ply schedules, laminate orientations, core materials, and bonded joints.
Develop surface models and tooling designs, including molds and trim jigs, for carbon-fiber layup.
Design end-use parts, manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures for in-house additive manufacturing.
Use topology optimization and generative design principles to improve the strength-to-weight ratio of 3D-printed components.
Select appropriate additive manufacturing technologies and materials for engineering applications.
Collaborate with the composite shop floor to improve manufacturability and troubleshoot layup or demolding challenges.
Create engineering drawings, ply-books, and manufacturing work instructions for composite and additive manufacturing teams.
Perform structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) on composite and 3D-printed parts to assess stiffness, load paths, and failure modes.
Support physical testing and validation of prototype components and correlate results with analytical models.