Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsports seeks a Senior Performance Engineer to enhance vehicle performance through innovative analysis methods. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams and developing metrics to optimize setups for racing events. Candidates must have a relevant degree and significant experience in top-level motorsports.

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in top-level motorsports series (NASCAR, IMSA, F1, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C# or similar programming languages.
• Experience analyzing on-track performance using vehicle dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GM supported teams to identify analysis areas.
• Innovate new methods for achieving performance improvements.
• Train team members on analysis techniques.

Skills

Simulation workflows

Python

MATLAB

C#

Vehicle dynamics

Statistical methods

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Pi Toolbox

Atlas

Motec

Job description

Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer, Peterborough

Client: General Motors

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description

This role within the GM Motorsports Program involves developing performance metrics, conceptualizing innovative analysis methods, and implementing these techniques to enhance on-track performance. As a Senior Performance Engineer, you will focus on validating, refining, and applying new tools and methods to optimize vehicle setups for specific events and explore new directions for future vehicle development. Close collaboration with the Performance Engineering group and regular interaction with the broader GM Motorsports team and customer race teams are essential.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with GM supported teams, GM engineering groups, and GM personnel to identify analysis areas for maximum benefit.
2. Answer questions across all GM Motorsports groups, building collective knowledge.
3. Innovate new ways to achieve greater performance in targeted areas.
4. Train team members on models and analysis techniques.
5. Communicate findings and updates effectively through reports and meetings.
6. Improve analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding by prototyping and validating new ideas.
7. Work with GM Software team to implement solutions in production tools.
8. Push the boundaries of current tools and techniques to better understand race vehicles.
9. Collaborate with core engineering and race-specific groups for conceptual studies and development guidance.
10. Explore and implement advanced simulation and analysis tools to improve on-track performance.
11. Present findings clearly and actionable to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in top-level motorsports series (NASCAR, IMSA, F1, IndyCar, WEC, etc.).
• Knowledge of simulation workflows, including offline and DIL simulator.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C#, or similar programming languages.
• Experience analyzing on-track performance using vehicle dynamics and statistical methods.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Race engineering experience, including vehicle setup and race strategy.
• Proficiency with motorsports data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec, etc.).
• Experience with multibody modeling, CFD, and vehicle testing methods.
• Knowledge of tire and aerodynamic testing and modeling.

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