JOB DESCRIPTION

Permanent Location: Concord, North Carolina, USA
GM will provide sponsorship to qualified international candidates who are willing to relocate to Concord, NC on a permanent basis.
GM will provide relocation support.
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related subject with coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics

EXPERIENCE WITH ON-TRACK DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

• Experience with computer tools, 3D CAD files, CAE methods and Experimental Data
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with a talent for organization, collaboration, and communication
• Travel requirements: 10%, primarily international
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Master’s or PhD in mechanical or aerospace/aeronautical engineering
• Knowledge of experimental aerodynamics best practices when conducting physical testing
• Familiarity with aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, measurement techniques and data systems
  Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.
  Note: Program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Motorsports F1 Aerodynamics Performance Engineer to join a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians for testing, developing, and optimizing the aerodynamic performance of a Formula One racing car in various competition scenarios. Working with our GM F1 team to ensure they are racing the highest performing vehicles possible while building and cultivating close relationships with GM Motorsports colleagues and GM supported race teams is core to this role. You will work with the motorsports team to provide direction and actionable data to race team personnel to improve weekend performance.
Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure it takes to work in a competitive environment and the opportunity to showcase your aerodynamic research and development skills, contribute to innovation, connect lessons learned in racing to production intent vehicles, work cross functionally with our partners and ultimately, help shape the future of Motorsports. This position is open to international candidates who are willing to relocate to Concord, NC.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Quantify drag, lift and other aerodynamic deliverables to optimize on track performance
• Communicate test results and support the aerodynamic needs of the GM F1 team
• Share needs and requests of the GM F1 race team to GM Motorsports
• Support full car and subsystem models for use in detailed aerodynamic tests and simulations
• Organize and maintain aeromaps and offsets to ensure desktop simulation and driver in the loop simulator models accurately represent race vehicles
• Provide guidance to software developers in subject matter, usability, and performance for in-house software solutions
• Perform correlational studies of track, wind tunnel, and CFD simulation data
• Prioritize test planning and coordinate resources
• Participate in planning and execution of wind tunnel tests; organize test results into concise, presentable reports for proper decision making and implementation
• Communicate and cooperate cross functionally to refine vehicle setup and aerodynamic build parameters
• Communicate with sanctioning bodies on aerodynamic and safety related issues
  

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