Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsports industry is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer in Slough. You will develop performance metrics and collaborate closely with teams to optimize vehicle setups. This is an opportunity to innovate methods and tools while working in a dynamic environment dedicated to enhancing motorsports performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in top-level motorsports series (e.g., NASCAR, F1, IndyCar).
• Experience analyzing on-track performance using vehicle dynamics principles.
• Knowledge of multibody modeling and tire modeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GM supported teams to identify analysis areas.
• Train team members in understanding models and analysis techniques.
• Improve analysis methods and prototyping ideas.

Skills

Knowledge of simulation workflows

Vehicle dynamics principles

Statistical methods

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in MATLAB

Proficiency in C#

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

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

Tools

Pi Toolbox

Atlas

Motec

Job description

Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer, Slough

Client: General Motors

Location: Slough, 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, engineering groups, and personnel to identify analysis areas for maximum benefit.
2. Address open questions across all GM Motorsports groups, enhancing collective knowledge.
3. Innovate and brainstorm new ways to achieve greater performance.
4. Train team members in understanding models and analysis techniques.
5. Communicate findings, updates, and tool developments effectively.
6. Improve analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding through reimagining solutions and prototyping ideas.
7. Work with the GM Software team to implement solutions and push the boundaries of current tools.
8. Conduct conceptual studies to guide development efforts and explore the limits of simulation and analysis tools.
9. Present findings and recommendations clearly through reports and in-person discussions.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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