Motorsports Sports Car Racing Performance Engineer at General Motors

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Motorsports, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or a related subject
2 or more years of relevant motorsports experience gained in vehicle dynamics, software, systems engineering, simulation, or related field
Must be a great teammate, be able to work a flexible schedule and have a high level of integrity
Ability to respectfully command cooperation
Multi-tasking in a dynamic ever-changing environment and bring a strong work ethic and integrity
Excellent written, verbal skills, interpersonal and communication skills
Initiative to take on assignments and resolve issues with little guidance
Ability and eagerness to master new skills quickly
Up to 50% Regular Domestic and/or International Travel Required
Hybrid work: report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum

Responsibilities

Play a key role as a performance engineer for Cadillac LMDh racing teams
In-person operational support of all races, track tests and simulator sessions with paired team
Perform pre- and post-race data analysis; provide key information of race context to the Sports Car Racing Program Team
Manage dynamic simulation work conducted by your team and perform static simulation tasks in between races
Support in-house development and improvement of software tools
Create simulation reports
Develop advanced tools and methodologies to ensure overall competitiveness
Represent racing team needs as a stakeholder in the GM Motorsports toolchain development process

Skills

vehicle dynamics

simulation

data analysis

dynamic simulation

software development

MATLAB

Python

racing performance optimization

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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