Motorsports Performance Engineer at General Motors

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Motorsports, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related subjects
  • 3+ years of experience in a top-level motorsports series including NASCAR, IMSA, F1, IndyCar, WEC, or similar
  • Knowledge of simulation workflows in a professional motorsports organization including both offline simulation and the DIL simulator
  • Experience using simulation tools to optimize vehicle performance
  • Proficient programming in Python, MATLAB, C#, or similar language
  • Experience analyzing on-track performance through both application vehicle dynamics principles and statistical methods
  • Strong organization skills, forward thinking mentality, and a superb attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with exceptional work ethic and integrity

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with GM supported teams, GM engineering groups and GM personnel to understand analysis areas to target for greatest benefit
  • Answer open questions across all GM Motorsports groups, building group knowledge
  • Brainstorm new ways of achieving greater performance in targeted areas
  • Train others in developing understanding of underlying models and knowledge to execute regular analysis and reporting tasks
  • Relay newest findings, current areas of development, and updates in tools and procedures to all relevant groups, internal and external
  • Continuously strive to improve GM Motorsports programs’ analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding
  • Reimagine new and better solutions to common problems or questions
  • Prototype new ideas and validate these against track and test data
  • Work with GM Software team to implement solutions in our production tools
  • Push the boundaries of the current tool chain with a focus on a better understanding of the race vehicle, limits of the current tools, and opportunities to improve tools and techniques
  • Collaborate with GM core engineering and race series specific groups
  • Conduct conceptual studies to guide big-picture development efforts
  • Explore the limits of latest simulation and analysis tools, determine best use, and implement techniques to improve on track performance
  • Clearly present findings, recommendations, and analysis results through well organized and actionable reports and in-person follow-up

Skills

Performance Engineering
Vehicle Dynamics
Data Analysis
MATLAB
Python
Prototyping
Engineering Analysis
Simulation Tools

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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