Senior Electrical Machine Engineer, Motorsport E‑Motor

Gm Performance Power Units; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Bonus scheme

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programs

Subsidized on-site dining

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a skilled engineer with expertise in electric motors and hybrid powertrains. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams to optimize MGU integration within high-performance motorsport applications, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.

The position offers extensive benefits including a competitive salary, bonus schemes, private healthcare, and 32 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in high-speed electric motors, motorsport ERS, or hybrid powertrains.
• Proven experience with rotor-stator integration and high-speed dynamics.
• Hands-on motorsport prototyping and dynamometer testing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and optimization of MGU within hybrid powertrain.
• Oversee prototype development and dynamometer testing programs.
• Drive research into next-gen materials and manufacturing advances.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Powertrain optimization

Advanced manufacturing

High-speed electric motors

Electromagnetic materials

CAD (NX)

CAE/FEA

Dynamometer testing

FIA F1 regulations

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a skilled engineer with expertise in electric motors and hybrid powertrains. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams to optimize MGU integration within high-performance motorsport applications, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.

The position offers extensive benefits including a competitive salary, bonus schemes, private healthcare, and 32 days of annual leave.