Vehicle Performance Simulation - 12mo Placement Engineer

Gm Performance Power Units; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and/or‑di

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units invites applications for a 12-month Vehicle Performance Simulation Graduate Placement Engineer in Concord, NC. You will contribute to the development, testing, and performance optimization of our Formula 1 power unit program, working with experienced teams to build models and correlate predictions with data.

The role emphasizes hands-on program ownership, proficiency in Python/MATLAB for analysis, and the ability to communicate results through technical reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Candidate is upcoming or recent graduate seeking 12-month development.
• Experience in vehicle dynamics, powertrain engineering, controls, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for engineering analysis and automation.
• Strong fundamentals in dynamics, thermodynamics, controls, and numerical methods.

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and documentation of vehicle and power unit simulation models.
• Conduct circuit-specific performance studies using lap time simulation tools and identify performance opportunities.
• Compare simulation predictions with dyno, test, and track data; investigate discrepancies and assist model correlation.
• Process, analyze, and visualize simulation and telemetry data using MATLAB and Python.
• Develop automated analysis and reporting workflows to improve efficiency and traceability.
• Perform sensitivity studies to quantify lap-time influence of parameters.
• Own defined projects in simulation, performance analysis, or data analytics.
• Communicate findings through concise technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Pursuing master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

GT-SUITE / GT-Power

Simulink

Dymola

ATLAS

SQL

Git

Python/Jupyter Notebooks

MATLAB

C#

Job description

GM Performance Power Units invites applications for a 12-month Vehicle Performance Simulation Graduate Placement Engineer in Concord, NC. You will contribute to the development, testing, and performance optimization of our Formula 1 power unit program, working with experienced teams to build models and correlate predictions with data.

The role emphasizes hands-on program ownership, proficiency in Python/MATLAB for analysis, and the ability to communicate results through technical reports and