Motorsports - Applied Vehicle Dynamics Team Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Team Simulation Support Engineer, where you will enhance simulation tools for GM Motorsports. This hybrid role requires collaboration with race teams to improve on-track performance through advanced simulations. Your expertise will help shape the future of motorsport engineering, ensuring projects are completed to high standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're passionate about motorsports and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

401K contributions

Tuition assistance

Discounts on GM vehicles

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience and 4+ years in motorsport.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data analysis and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Support GM Motorsports in NASCAR Cup series through simulation.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance simulation toolchain and performance.

Skills

Data Analysis

Simulation Modeling

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Pi Toolbox

MoTeC i2

McLaren ATLAS

Dymola/Modelica

C#

Git

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Motorsports - Applied Vehicle Dynamics Team Support Engineer, Stockport

Client: General Motors

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring the successful candidate to report to Concord, NC three times per week at minimum.

The Role

To strengthen our motorsports program, we seek a Team Simulation Support Engineer to enhance our simulation toolchain across GM Motorsports-supported series. The primary goal is to provide engineering support for improved on-track performance, collaborating with race team members and GM support engineers to conduct analysis studies using offline and driver-in-loop (DiL) simulations. You will assist in developing and educating offline simulation tools, facilitate feedback to GM simulation development teams, refine vehicle modeling inputs, and help establish baseline simulation settings for on-track events. All projects should be completed to high standards, on time, and within budget. Proficiency in simulation tasks, a proactive approach, and a passion for accurate, efficient models are essential.

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 with the simulation support team to improve and explore methods to enhance the simulation toolchain and race team performance.
• Provide expert knowledge on simulation functionalities and modeling practices to race teams.
• Represent racing team needs in the simulation toolchain development process.

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Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering industry experience.
• 4+ years of professional motorsport experience within a race team setting.
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, and McLaren ATLAS.
• Knowledge of high-performance vehicle, tire, and aerodynamic modeling techniques.
• Highly analytical, customer-focused, and structured, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and integrity.
• Strong team player with flexible schedule availability and high integrity.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time per year.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with driver-in-loop (DiL) simulators.
• Proficiency in Dymola/Modelica within a simulation toolchain.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, preferably C# and Git.

About GM

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

Why Join Us

We aim to be the most inclusive company. We believe everyone must choose daily to drive meaningful change through our actions and culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports inclusion and offers flexibility to work where you can make the greatest impact. We want every employee, regardless of background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

Our total rewards program supports your health and well-being, including:

• Paid time off: vacation days, holidays, parental leave.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company and matching contributions to 401K.
• Recognition programs.
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing.
• Discounts on GM vehicles for you, family, and friends.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GM is committed to a workplace free of discrimination, fostering inclusion and belonging. We believe workforce diversity enhances our ability to develop better products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodations during your job search or application, please contact us at [email protected] or 800-865-7580, including details of your request and the job details.