Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsports is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer in Swindon. The role focuses on enhancing on-track performance through innovative analysis methods, collaborating with engineering teams, and validating new tools for vehicle optimization. This position offers a chance to work at the forefront of motorsport technology in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and relocation benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in top-level motorsports series (NASCAR, F1, etc.).
• Knowledge of simulation workflows and vehicle dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills with statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance metrics and analysis methods.
• Collaborate with engineering groups for performance enhancement.
• Train others in models and analysis techniques.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C#

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Motorsports data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec)

Simulation tools (Dymola/Modelica, ADAMS)

Job description

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Motorsports Senior Performance Engineer, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: General Motors

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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. You will collaborate closely with the Performance Engineering group, GM Motorsports team, and customer race teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with GM supported teams, engineering groups, and personnel to identify analysis areas for maximum benefit.
• Answering questions across all GM Motorsports groups and building collective knowledge.
• Brainstorming innovative ways to achieve greater performance.
• Training others in models and analysis techniques.
• Communicating findings and updates effectively.
• Improving analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding.
• Prototyping and validating new ideas against track and test data.
• Working with software teams to implement solutions.
• Exploring and pushing the boundaries of current tools and techniques.
• Collaborating with core engineering and race series groups.
• Conducting conceptual studies for development efforts.
• Utilizing simulation and analysis tools to improve on-track performance.
• Presenting findings through reports and in-person discussions.

Required Qualifications:

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

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Race engineering experience with vehicle setup, race procedures, and strategy.
• Proficiency in motorsports data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec, etc.).
• Experience with multibody modeling and simulation (Dymola/Modelica, ADAMS).
• Knowledge of tire modeling, testing, and validation.
• Experience with aerodynamic testing and CFD applications.
• Familiarity with vehicle testing methods and data reduction techniques.

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