Gearbox Test Engineer - Dyno & Data-Driven Reliability

Gm Performance Power Units; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead rigorous dyno testing and rig development for Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will drive data-driven validation, investigate failures, and push continuous performance improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes test program execution, instrumentation, and collaboration with design and simulation groups to ensure durability and efficiency under high-speed racing conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, a related discipline or equivalent experience.

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.
• Analyze high-resolution test data to assess gear durability, fatigue life, friction losses, efficiency, thermal performance, and oil system behavior.
• Correlate test data with simulation models and historical track data.
• Produce clear engineering reports with recommendations for design and performance improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis of gearbox and component failures.
• Work with materials, design, and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain failure databases and support reliability growth programs.
• Support the specification, development, and commissioning of new test rigs and instrumentation systems.
• Improve existing test capabilities, automation, and data acquisition processes.
• Ensure test systems replicate real-world operating conditions as accurately as possible.
• Work closely with design engineering teams to validate new gearbox concepts and updates.
• Provide feedback on gear design, materials, coatings, and lubrication strategies.
• Support validation of simulation tools and models used for gearbox performance prediction.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Motorsport experience

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

DAQ systems

Test rig operation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

Python

FEA

Data acquisition (DAQ)

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead rigorous dyno testing and rig development for Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will drive data-driven validation, investigate failures, and push continuous performance improvements with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes test program execution, instrumentation, and collaboration with design and simulation groups to ensure durability and efficiency under high-speed racing conditions.