Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsports industry seeks a Senior Performance Engineer to enhance on-track performance through innovative analysis methods and performance metrics development. The role involves collaboration with various teams, optimizing vehicle setups for specific events, and developing new tools for future vehicle innovation. Ideal candidates have a strong background in engineering and significant motorsport experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in top-level motorsports series (e.g., NASCAR, F1, IMSA).
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
• Race engineering experience and setup knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to identify analysis areas for maximum benefit.
• Implement innovative performance solutions.
• Present findings through reports and in-person discussions.

Skills

Vehicle performance optimization

Simulation workflows

Statistical methods

Programming in Python

Programming in MATLAB

Programming in C#

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Pi Toolbox

Atlas

Motec

Job description

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Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer, Stockport

Client:

General Motors

Location:

Stockport, 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. Collaboration with the Performance Engineering group and interaction with the broader GM Motorsports team and customer race teams are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with GM supported teams, engineering groups, and personnel to identify analysis areas for maximum benefit
• Answering questions and building knowledge across GM Motorsports groups
• Brainstorming and implementing innovative performance solutions
• Training team members on models and analysis techniques
• Presenting findings through reports and in-person discussions
• Improving analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding
• Working with software teams to implement solutions
• Exploring limits of current tools and developing new techniques
• Conducting conceptual studies to guide development
• Utilizing simulation and analysis tools to enhance performance

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Race engineering experience and knowledge of race car setup and procedures
• Proficiency with motorsports data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec)
• Experience with multibody modeling and CFD applications
• Knowledge of tire and aerodynamic testing and modeling

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