F1 Gearbox Test Engineer: Dyno Testing & Data Analytics

Gm Performance Power Units; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and(dis)

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and reliability testing of F1 transmission systems in a factory setting. The role centers on dyno testing, rig development, and data-driven assessment to guarantee gearbox performance and durability while collaborating with design and performance teams to validate concepts and improvements.

You will apply rigorous test methods, analyze high-detail data, and drive continuous improvements across gear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in mechanical testing with motorsport, automotive, or aerospace experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of gear systems, tribology, and lubrication.
• Fatigue, wear mechanisms, and material behavior.
• Thermal and mechanical loading in high-speed rotating systems.
• Experience with test rig operation and instrumentation including torque, speed, strain, and temperature measurements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python, or similar).
• Familiarity with DAQ systems and automated test environments.
• Understanding of simulation correlation (FEA, multibody, or drivetrain models) is beneficial.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a structured engineering approach.
• Effective communicator across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple test programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute rigorous test programs for gearbox systems, including full transmission dyno testing, sub-system and component-level validation, and endurance and accelerated life testing.
• Define test procedures, instrumentation requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Operate and support advanced test rigs simulating real-world race duty cycles.

Skills

Gear systems

Tribology

Lubrication

Fatigue & wear

Thermal loading

Test rigs & instrumentation

MATLAB/Python

DAQ systems

Simulation correlation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Test rigs

DAQ systems

FEA/Multibody

Torque/Speed/Temp sensors

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and reliability testing of F1 transmission systems in a factory setting. The role centers on dyno testing, rig development, and data-driven assessment to guarantee gearbox performance and durability while collaborating with design and performance teams to validate concepts and improvements.

You will apply rigorous test methods, analyze high-detail data, and drive continuous improvements across gear