Motorsports Racing Lead Trackside Engineer - LMDh

General Motors • Port Charlotte, FL

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About The Position

GM Motorsports Competition Engineering is seeking a Motorsports Race Performance Lead Engineer to join our Cadillac LMDh program. This role will coordinate the at-race performance support GM provides to the race teams - setting priorities and ensuring proper execution. This role will also represent GM in sanctioning body discussions around on track performance. Travel to the races and tests on a regular basis will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science of Engineering
• Professional Race Engineer experience in a BOP series
• Participation in professional racing for 5-10+ years
• Multi body vehicle model development
• Familiarity with Race Watch, HH Timing, Canopy Lap Time Simulation experience
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and/or Aerodynamics (both preferred)
• Hardware In the Loop Experience
• Driving Simulator Experience
• Ability to travel to about 10 domestic and international races per year

Nice To Haves

• Experience with racing in the IMSA GTP or WEC Hypercar classes

Responsibilities

• Work with the GM, key partner, and race team engineers that support the Cadillac LMDh program to develop and execute the performance support plan for each race.
• Work with the Lead Development Engineer to transition new and future development of the car into racing.
• Coordinate the post-race review of performance with key stakeholders and communicate areas of weakness or potential to the Lead Development Engineer.
• Ensure the post-race correlation of simulation models.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends

What This Job Offers

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