General Motors · 1 day ago
Motorsports Sportscar Performance Engineer
Milford, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expGeneral Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle design and technology. The Motorsports Sportscar Performance Engineer will support the IMSA and WEC Sportscar programs, focusing on enhancing on-track performance and vehicle development through data analysis, simulation, and collaboration with race teams.
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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
Correlating existing methods and validating new improvements against track and test data
Working 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
Conceptual studies to guide big-picture development efforts
Competitor analysis and event characterization
Race strategy optimization
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
Race/Performance Engineering experience in the IMSA or WEC series
Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related subject
Proficiency in Motorsports data analysis software including WinDarab, Atlas, Motec or similar
Experience formulating test plans, performing testing, and reducing data trends from K&C, push-up rig, wind tunnel, aerodynamic straight-line, 7-post, and on-track tests
Benefits
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Company
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