Motorsports - Applied Vehicle Dynamics Team Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Team Simulation Support Engineer, where you will enhance motorsport performance through cutting-edge simulation tools. This role involves collaborating with top-tier race teams, conducting analyses to refine vehicle modeling, and ensuring projects meet high standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to a vision of zero crashes and emissions. If you're passionate about motorsports and engineering, this is your chance to make a significant impact in an innovative space.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare

Retirement contributions

Recognition programs

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience, including 4+ years in motorsport.
• Proficiency with data analysis software and high-performance vehicle modeling.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to improve on-track performance.
• Collaborate with race teams to enhance simulation tools.

Skills

Data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, McLaren ATLAS)

High-performance vehicle modeling

Tire modeling

Aerodynamic modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Dymola/Modelica

C#

Git

Job description

Motorsports - Applied Vehicle Dynamics Team Support Engineer, Cardiff

Client: General Motors

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

We are seeking a Team Simulation Support Engineer to enhance our motorsports program by utilizing our simulation toolchain across GM Motorsports-supported series. The role involves providing engineering support to improve on-track performance, collaborating with race team members and support engineers, conducting analysis with offline and driver-in-loop (DiL) simulations, and assisting in the development and education of simulation tools. You will also contribute to vehicle modeling refinement and help establish baseline simulation settings for events, ensuring all projects are completed to high standards, on time, and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key performance support engineer for GM Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup series.
• Assist teams in fitting collected data into simulation models.
• Collaborate to improve simulation tools and enhance race team performance.
• Provide expert knowledge on simulation functionality and modeling practices.
• Represent racing team needs in simulation toolchain development.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• 4+ years of professional motorsport experience within a race team.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, and McLaren ATLAS.
• Knowledge of high-performance vehicle, tire, and aerodynamic modeling.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to travel 10% annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with driver-in-loop (DiL) simulators.
• Proficiency in Dymola/Modelica, C#, and Git.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace responsibility to lead change for a better, safer, and more equitable world.

Why Join Us

We aim to be the most inclusive company globally, fostering an environment of belonging regardless of background or location. Our flexibility allows employees to work where they can have the greatest impact.

Benefits Overview

Our total rewards include paid time off, healthcare, retirement contributions, recognition programs, tuition assistance, and vehicle discounts.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. We encourage candidates to review the role requirements and apply accordingly. For accommodations, email [emailprotected] or call 800-865-7580.