Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Engineer

General Motors • Concord, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GM Motorsports is seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Dynamics Modeling Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of multibody vehicle dynamics modeling using acausal modeling frameworks. This role will be instrumental in developing and validating simulation models to support our motorsport programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Two or more years of post‑graduate industry experience; candidates with a Master’s or PhD and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in multibody vehicle dynamics simulation gained through university‑level FSAE, the automotive industry, or academic research.
• In-depth understanding of various aspects of vehicle modeling, including suspension kinematics and advanced tire models.
• Ability to program in Python, MATLAB or C++.
• Familiarity with software development process – Git, code review, Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop models that can provide actionable insights for vehicle performance improvement.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as required by motorsport demands.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Expertise in developing accurate and numerically efficient complex multibody vehicle models in an acausal modeling framework.
• Prior experience in Modelica and Dymola.
• Familiarity with FMI standards and the use of FMUs in co-simulation and model exchange scenarios for simulation.
• Experience optimizing simulation models for use in real-time Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators.
• Knowledge of motorsport simulation tools and their practical applications in high-performance racing environments.
• Demonstrated passion for creating highly accurate, numerically efficient models for motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate and efficient multibody vehicle models using Modelica Libraries.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to define simulation requirements and validate model results.
• Optimize simulation models for real-time Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) applications.
• Play a key role in the development of GM Motorsports Simulation toolchain.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level