Motorsports Competition – NASCAR Truck/XFinity Series Performance 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

As a NASCAR Performance Engineer, you will work within the GM Motorsports organization with a focus on identifying key areas capable of yielding on-track performance improvement.  This will encompass a combination of regular, weekly tasks to support GM sponsored NASCAR Truck and Xfinity teams and intermittent deep-dive investigations removed from the preparation for, and analysis of, specific events.  These investigations will include research into prior event performance and results, race strategy, car build and setup, and implementation/application of simulation models for vehicle performance prediction.  A key aspect of this role will involve working with the GM sponsored racing teams to both convey analysis findings and develop/expand their understanding of how to use and interpret the results of GM motorsports tools.

This position will leverage resources across the GM Motorsports program to develop recommendations to increase the competitiveness of GM Motorsports NCTS and NXS teams. This position will work closely with the GM Motorsports Simulation group to refine simulations and advance analysis methodologies.  Coordination with GM production engineering, GM IT, GM Motorsports personnel, and GM race teams will be essential in both developing underlying knowledge and implementing solutions.

What You’ll Do

Develop Competitor Analysis Techniques

• Provide engineering support for GM sponsored NXS and NCTS teams including, but not limited to, pre- and post-race reporting, development of test plans for physical track and rig testing, test data analysis, and simulation assistance consisting of correlation, performing setup studies, and teaching team personnel to use tools and interpret simulation output.

• Collaborate with Performance group members supporting other series to transfer learnings and adopt most useful analysis and reporting methods developed across the group.

• Travel to Series events to support at-track engineering.

• Guide GM sponsored teams in their use of the facilities at the Charlotte Tech Center, coordinating with GM groups directly responsible for each area, planning tests, and assisting in data analysis.

• Coordinate with other GM Motorsports groups to share information and assist in collaboratively advancing support program. Provide teams recommendations consolidating the newest findings across the GM Motorsports groups.

• Play a key role in determining future development directions for the GM Motorsports group.  Work with GM management to establish and prioritize goals, scope, and structure for GM NXS and NCTS program.

• Assist in correlation of any new methods and from results past recommendations.

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Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related subject.

• 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.

• Experience using vehicle dynamics simulation tools in a motorsports environment.

• Strong communication skills with a driven work collaboratively.

• Must be a team player, be able to work a flexible schedule and possess a high level of integrity.

• Ability to travel 4-8 times per year domestically.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Race Engineering experience in the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series

• Proficiency in Motorsports data analysis software including Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec or similar.

• Competency with engineering programming languages: python, MATLAB, or equivalent.

• Experience formulating test plans, performing testing, and reducing data trends from K&C, push-up rig, wind tunnel, aerodynamic straight-line, 7-post, and at-track tests.

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