Senior Electric Machine Engineer - F1 Powertrain Innovator

Gm Performance Power Units; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

32 days leave

On-site dining

On-site gym

EV charging

Financial advisor

EAP

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units seeks an experienced engineer to lead the integration of the MGU for a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. You will coordinate electromagnetics, mechanical design, thermal, controls, and advanced manufacturing to optimize power density, efficiency, and reliability for race readiness.

Candidates should have 8+ years in high-speed electric motors or hybrid powertrains; a Master’s/PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or related).
• 8+ years in high-speed electric motors, motorsport ERS, or hybrid powertrains; Masters/PhD preferred.
• Expertise in CAD (NX preferred), CAE/FEA, and PLM (Teamcenter) for e-motor simulations.
• Experience with rotor-stator integration, high-speed dynamics, bearing selection, and FIA F1 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to integrate the MGU in the hybrid powertrain.
• Oversee prototype development, dynamometer testing, and data-driven iterations.
• Direct design reviews, FMEA, and FIA F1 regulatory compliance.
• Drive research into advanced materials and manufacturing for scalable production.

Skills

CAD (NX)

CAE/FEA

PLM Teamcenter

Rotor-stator

High-speed dynamics

Bearing selection

Vibration damping

FIA F1 regulations

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's/PhD in related field

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

GM Performance Power Units seeks an experienced engineer to lead the integration of the MGU for a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. You will coordinate electromagnetics, mechanical design, thermal, controls, and advanced manufacturing to optimize power density, efficiency, and reliability for race readiness.

Candidates should have 8+ years in high-speed electric motors or hybrid powertrains; a Master’s/PhD is preferred.