Motorsports Sportscar 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
Experience with race car setup, race event preparation, technical inspection, race procedures and exposure to basic race and fuel strategy
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
Competency with engineering programming languages: Python, MATLAB, or equivalent
Experience analyzing on-track performance through both application of vehicle dynamics principles and statistical methods
Strong organization skills, forward thinking mentality, and superb attention to detail
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with exceptional work ethic and integrity
Ability to travel 6-8 times per year domestically with potential for some international travel (1-3 events)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with GM supported teams and GM personnel to understand team objectives, contribute to a coordinated development effort, and convey findings to all necessary groups
Continuously strive to improve GM Motorsports programs’ tools, analysis methods, and vehicle dynamics understanding by reimagining and prototyping new and better solutions to common problems or questions
Correlate existing methods and validate new improvements against track and test data
Work with GM Software team to implement solutions in our production tools
Implement vehicle simulation (desktop, DOE, DIL) and data analysis methods, to develop race winning solutions through race-specific setup refinement
Conduct conceptual studies to guide big-picture development efforts
Perform competitor analysis and event characterization
Optimize race strategy
Clearly present findings, recommendations, and analysis results through well organized and actionable reports and in-person follow-up
Work independently and under supervision to accomplish assigned tasks, suggest new tasks based on communicated and/or perceived needs while considering group, program and organizational priorities

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics

Simulation Modeling

Data Analysis

Driver-in-the-Loop

Competitor Analysis

MATLAB

Python

Race Strategy

IMSA

WEC

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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