Entry-Level F1 Tire Research & Development Engineer - Junior

General Motors • Concord, NC

389d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Junior F1 Tire Research & Development Engineer role at General Motors focuses on developing and integrating tire models for F1 racing. The successful candidate will work with simulation data to enhance tire performance, collaborate with Motorsports teams, and facilitate knowledge transfer between Motorsports and GM Production. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in innovative testing and analytical technologies within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Math, Science or Engineering or related field
• 1-2 years of engineering experience or completion of an advanced degree
• Vehicle dynamics and simulation experience
• MATLAB or Python coding for modeling and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team, work cross-functionally, as well as strong independent worker

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in the field of Math, Science or Engineering- Master's or PhD
• Knowledge of tire model fitting routines from Flat-Trac and WFT data
• Motorsport data acquisition software (Motec, Pi Toolbox, etc.)
• Experience implementing tire models in real-time simulation environments to support Driver-in-the-Loop and offline simulation work
• Professional Motorsports experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to process, review, and qualify tire test data
• Attend and support Driver Simulation sessions
• Attend Tire Testing
• Fit tire test data to models with documented quality
• Scale and synthesize models based on feedback from secondary data sources
• Develop extensive enhancements to advance tire models, tools, and methods
• Simulate Finite Element tire models and feed a workflow of various fidelity tire models
• Support correlation process to validate tire models for a given race Series
• Enable tire technology transfer between Motorsports and Production
• Support integration of tire models with real-time simulation environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts
• Relocation benefits may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree