General Motors · 15 hours ago
Motorsports NASCAR Technical Lead
Concord, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a NASCAR Technical Lead who will ensure their NASCAR race cars are legal, fast, and reliable by leading the technical strategy across various domains. This role involves managing simulation platforms, performance engineering, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with various teams to achieve peak performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead all simulation and tools development for GM NASCAR programs (Cup, Oreilly’s, and Craftsman Truck Series)
Optimize and refine the Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator for realism, correlation, and actionable race engineering output
Further develop and implement pit road simulation capabilities (stops, strategies, timing, safety/risk modeling)
Define and manage data-sharing standards and pipelines for key partners and satellite teams; ensure security, access control, and versioning
Own prioritization of workloads within GM Motorsports Engineering to support all NASCAR initiatives, balancing near-term race needs with longer-term platform development
Serve as the technical lead for future evolutions of simulation platforms (models, solvers, toolchains, integration across aero, powertrain, vehicle dynamics)
Set requirements; evaluate designs; lead analysis, development, validation, and implementation—exercising independent judgment and creativity
Guide engineering direction across aerodynamics, powertrain, chassis, tires, and systems integration; support race engineering with advanced analysis
Provide a unified intake and triage path for customer inputs/criteria (teams, drivers, leadership) to ensure cohesive engineering direction
Identify technical issues and utilize structured trade-study approaches to recommend solutions that best meet performance, reliability, and customer needs
Communicate program engineering status and drive timely, data-informed decisions across stakeholders
Lead and develop a team of simulation and performance engineers; set goals, coach talent, and manage resources/budgets
Proactively remove cross-functional impediments; act as proxy for program activities when needed
Execute customer-centered engineering processes to integrate driver feedback and performance requirements with vehicle architecture and tools
Demonstrate passion, initiative, and willingness to work outside defined roles for the good of the team; uphold GM Behaviors and Core Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
10+ years of motorsports engineering experience, in NASCAR at a leadership level
Extensive motorsports experience, particularly in vehicle dynamics, simulation, or race engineering
Proven leadership and people management skills; experience leading technical teams and managing budgets/resources
Deep understanding of NASCAR regulations and operational procedures, including technical inspection processes
Demonstrated ability to solve complex, novel problems with creative, data-driven solutions; strong communication and collaboration skills
Domestic and International travel is required to support NASCAR events and partner engagements
Preferred
Hands-on experience with simulation platforms (e.g., DiL simulators, lap-time simulation, MBS, CFD integration) and motorsports data systems
Familiarity with compliance strategies, garage operations, and rule interpretation in professional motorsports
Experience integrating aero/powertrain/chassis models and building robust data pipelines for multi-team collaboration
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
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