Gearbox Test Engineer: Dyno Testing & Data-Driven Validation

Gm Performance Power Units; Leeds; 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 disb​

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and reliability testing of Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will run dyno tests, build test rigs, and analyze data to drive performance improvements.

The role focuses on test programs, failure investigations, and collaboration with design and simulation teams, with no trackside duties. A technical degree and 3+ years in mechanical testing are required.

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.

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

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

DAQ systems

Instrumentation

Job description

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and reliability testing of Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will run dyno tests, build test rigs, and analyze data to drive performance improvements.

The role focuses on test programs, failure investigations, and collaboration with design and simulation teams, with no trackside duties. A technical degree and 3+ years in mechanical testing are required.