Motorsports Test and Development Engineer at General Motors
Concord, North Carolina, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Atlas, Vehicle Dynamics, Clarity, Leadership, Communication Skills, Travel, Motec, Data Acquisition, Python, Programming Languages, Relocation, Calibration

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Controls Engineering, with a minimum of 2-3 years of professional motorsports-related experience .
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, ensuring clear and effective interactions across all levels.
  • Reporting and Presentation: Proficient in generating detailed reports and delivering engaging presentations with accuracy and clarity.
  • Team Collaboration: Proven team player with the ability to work effectively across diverse departments and disciplines.
  • Analytical and Client-Focused: Structured thinker with a client-oriented mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and excellent communication.
  • Adaptability and Work Ethic: Highly adaptable in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Brings a strong work ethic, integrity, and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Leadership Communication: Provides actionable recommendations based on analysis and ensures leadership is consistently informed.
  • Travel: Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.
  • Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS)

  • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering within a motorsports environment.
  • Skilled in using track data analysis tools such as PiToolbox, MoTeC, and Atlas.
  • Thorough understanding of race vehicle preparation and vehicle dynamics, with hands-on experience in optimizing performance.
  • Proficient in powertrain systems and data acquisition, including setup, calibration, and analysis.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and solid foundation in engineering principles, enabling effective problem-solving and innovation.
  • Experience with engineering tools and programming languages, including DaisyLab, MATLAB, and Python.
Responsibilities

THE ROLE

GM Motorsports Test Operations is expanding its technical team and is seeking a Motorsports Test and Development Engineer. The ideal candidate will leverage their motorsports knowledge to optimize performance across key mechanical and electrical race vehicle systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Collaborate with internal GM engineering teams and external race team partners.
  • Support testing and development of high-performance vehicle systems: Steering, Braking, Transaxles, Uprights, Dampers.
  • Contribute to the design, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of specialized GM test fixtures and devices.
  • Work at the intersection of cutting-edge motorsports technology and advanced vehicle development.
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