Motorsports - Applied Vehicle Dynamics Team Support Engineer

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

To strengthen our motorsports program, we are seeking a Team Simulation Support Engineer to enhance the utilization of our simulation toolchain across GM Motorsports-supported series. The primary goal of this position is to provide valuable engineering support that leads to improved on-track performance. You will collaborate with race team members and fellow GM support engineers to conduct analysis studies using offline and driver-in-loop (DiL) simulations. Additionally, you will assist in the development and education of offline simulation tools, facilitate team feedback to GM simulation development entities, contribute to the refinement of vehicle modeling inputs, and help establish baseline simulation settings for on-track events. You will be expected to complete all projects to the highest standards, on time, and within budget. Proficiency in completing engineering tasks using simulation, a proactive approach to engaging with others in vehicle performance activities, and a passion for using highly accurate and numerically efficient models are essential for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key performance support engineer for GM Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup series.

• Assist teams in fitting collected data for input into simulation models.

• Collaborate with the broader simulation support team to continuously improve and explore methods to enhance the simulation toolchain and boost race team performance.

• Provide race teams with expert knowledge on simulation toolchain functionality and modeling practices.

• Represent racing team needs as a stakeholder in the simulation toolchain development process.

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Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of overall engineering industry experience.

• 4+ years of professional motorsport experience within a race team setting.

• Proficiency in using data analysis software such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, and McLaren ATLAS.

• Knowledge of high-performance vehicle, tire, and aerodynamic modeling techniques.

• Highly analytical, customer-focused, and structured, with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task effectively in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, demonstrating a strong work ethic and integrity.

• Strong team player, flexible schedule availability, and high level of integrity.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time per year.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior NASCAR race engineering experience.

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

• Experience working with driver-in-loop (DiL) simulators.

• Proficiency in using Dymola/Modelica within a simulation toolchain.

• Familiarity with modern software development tools and environments, preferably C# and Git.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and