Motorsports Applied Vehicle Dynamics Engineer – Track Modeling

GM•Concord, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At GM Motorsports, we are driven by a clear purpose: to accelerate our teams’ ability to win on the racetrack and in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the benchmark of global motorsports excellence, inspiring enduring passion for our brands and products through world-class performance, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for people who share our mindset and core values — ownership in organizational success, a commitment to add value to our team, and the courage to reject mediocrity in pursuit of exceptional results. To strengthen our motorsports program, we are seeking a Motorsports Applied Vehicle Dynamics Track Modeling Engineer or Junior Motorsports Applied Vehicle Dynamics Track Modeling Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of our virtual track portfolio across multiple racing series. This role is critical to enabling simulation-driven performance gains, directly influencing on-track competitiveness. In this position, you will partner closely with race teams and GM vehicle dynamics engineers to conduct rigorous quality control of virtual track models, implement track graphics and terrain updates, and contribute to the development and refinement of vehicle modeling inputs. Your work will directly impact simulation accuracy and the effectiveness of the broader motorsports toolchain. The ideal candidate brings a proficiency in engineering software tools, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Success in this role requires the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines, actively collaborate across the GM Motorsports ecosystem, and continuously push for improvements that translate into measurable on-track performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study
2 or more years of professional experience using graphics creation and editing suites
Highly analytical, customer focused, and structured, with positive relationships and strong communicative skills
Exposure to modern software development, tooling and environments
Strong attention to detail with ability to work systematically to complete project requirements
Ability to multi-task in a multifaceted, constantly evolving environment, bringing a strong work ethic and integrity
Must be a great teammate, be able to work a flexible schedule and have a high level of integrity
Internship related experience (for Junior role)

Nice To Haves

Experience within a motorsports organization, utilizing simulation
Experience using graphics creation and editing suites (Blender, etc.)
Proficiency with motorsports data analysis platforms such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, or McLaren ATLAS
Prior experience utilizing rFactor Pro Motorsport applications
Experience working with LiDAR 3D point clouds
Familiarity with modern software development tools and environments, including C#, Python and Git
Experience working with Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators
Formula SAE team participation or other applicable form of racing

Responsibilities

Perform virtual track adjustments and quality control using 3D graphics creation suites and GM Motorsports simulation toolchain
Work with GM Motorsports groups to generate modeling updates which capture specific on-track conditions
Document and communicate track modeling updates across all relevant GM Motorsports groups
Maintain and develop software code utilized in virtual track management processes
Generate track related visual driver aids used during DiL simulator sessions
Perform quality control process for third-party sourced simulation tracks for DiL and offline sim usage
Be part of the broader simulation support team seeking to continuously improve and investigate methods to utilize the simulation toolchain and increase race team performance