Gearbox Dyno Test Engineer — Data-Driven Performance

Gm Performance Power Units; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

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. You will run full dyno tests, develop rigs, and analyze data to drive improvements, with no trackside duties.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and performance groups, rigorous test programs, and continuous reliability growth, requiring strong instrumentation, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in mechanical testing with motorsport, automotive, or aerospace experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of gear systems, tribology, lubrication, and material behavior.
• Experience with test rig operation and instrumentation including torque, speed, strain, and temperature measurements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like MATLAB or Python and automation of tests.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute rigorous test programs for gearbox systems including full dyno testing and endurance testing.
• Define test procedures, instrumentation, and acceptance criteria.
• Operate and support advanced test rigs simulating race duty cycles.
• Analyze test data for gear durability, fatigue life, and thermal performance; correlate with simulations.
• Lead root cause analysis of gearbox failures and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and commission new test rigs and improve data acquisition processes.
• Collaborate with design and simulation teams to validate gearbox concepts and updates.

Skills

Gear systems

Tribology

Lubrication

Fatigue & wear

Thermal & mechanical loading

Test rig operation

Data analysis (MATLAB/Python)

DAQ systems

Automated test environments

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

DAQ systems

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. You will run full dyno tests, develop rigs, and analyze data to drive improvements, with no trackside duties.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and performance groups, rigorous test programs, and continuous reliability growth, requiring strong instrumentation, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.