General Motors · 2 months ago
Motorsports Sports Car Racing Performance Engineer
Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a Performance Engineer to assist with optimization of car and driver performance on the LMDh program. This role will involve working closely with the GM Motorsports team and providing operational support during races and tests.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with racing engineering, either professional or amateur, highly desired especially a series with Balance of Performance
Software experience such as C, C#, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, .NET environment, or similar
Systems integration experience
Data acquisition
Motorsports vehicle electronics
Hybrid/EV systems
Simulation experience desired
Lap Time Simulation
Vehicle modeling
Parameter Optimization
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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