ERS Systems Integration Lead

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity employer

Encouragement for minorities and veterans to apply

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC, seeks an ERS Systems Integration Lead to spearhead architecture and integration for Formula 1 power units. This role ensures world-class performance and safety across various subsystems including batteries, e-motors, and power electronics.

You will provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentor a talented team, focusing on complex integration challenges and compliance with FIA regulations. Join us to drive innovation and performance in motorsport.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hybrid or electric powertrain development.
• Proven experience as a technical lead or integration lead.
• Demonstrated background in systems engineering for complex electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and evolution of the ERS system architecture.
• Own system level requirements and interface specifications.
• Drive integration reviews with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

E-motors

Power electronics

Hybrid control strategies

Energy management

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Modelica/Dymola

Job description

Job Summary

GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ERS Systems Integration Lead to join our innovative engineering team in Concord, NC. This vital role focuses on leading the architecture and integration of all Energy Recovery System (ERS) subsystems into the F1 power unit and chassis, ensuring world‑class performance, reliability, and safety in the pinnacle of motorsport.

You will apply both your technical and leadership skills to system design, modeling, and creative problem solving while providing day‑to‑day technical leadership to the ERS systems and integration team. You will work across battery, e‑motor, power electronics, thermal management, and control systems to define system level requirements, interfaces, and operating concepts for a bespoke hybrid power unit developed specifically for Formula 1 competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and evolution of the ERS system architecture, including ES (Energy Store, battery), MGU‑K (e‑motor), CU‑K (inverter), DCDC, HV/LV distribution, thermal systems, and control interfaces.
• Own system level requirements and interface specifications between ERS, ICE, chassis, and vehicle control systems, ensuring clear, testable, and traceable definitions.
• Drive cross‑functional integration reviews with mechanical, electrical, thermal, controls, and software teams to ensure robust interfaces, packaging solutions, and serviceability.
• Perform and guide concept and trade‑off studies (component sizing, topology, cooling concepts, energy management strategies) using modeling, simulation, and test data.
• Define and support system level verification and validation plans (dyno, HIL, rigs) to prove ERS integration performance, safety, and durability.
• Lead structured root cause investigations for ERS integration issues (electrical, mechanical, thermal, software) and drive effective corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Ensure ERS integration complies with FIA technical regulations and internal HV safety standards across all operating phases.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership for ERS systems and integration activities, balancing your own hands‑on contributions with guiding other engineers’ work.
• Plan and prioritize ERS integration work (design reviews, tests, investigations) in collaboration with project management and other technical leads.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level engineers, providing structured feedback, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Represent ERS integration in cross‑functional forums, clearly communicating risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs to stakeholders across power unit, chassis, and race operations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 7+ years of experience in high performance hybrid or electric powertrain development, ideally from F1, Formula E, WEC/IMSA hybrids, or advanced performance EV/HEV programs.
• Demonstrated background in systems engineering or systems integration for complex electromechanical systems (architecture, requirements, interfaces, validation).
• Strong technical understanding of:
  • E‑motors
  • Power electronics and inverters
  • HV batteries and BMS
  • Hybrid control strategies, torque/speed control, and energy management
• Proven experience acting as a technical lead or integration lead, balancing hands‑on engineering contributions with coordinating and guiding a small team.
• Track record of delivering complex systems under aggressive performance and timing targets in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with hybrid or EV system modeling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica/Dymola, GTSuite or equivalent).
• Familiarity with systems engineering methods and tools (SysML/UML, requirements management, FMEA/FMECA/DFMEA, V‑model or similar development processes).
• Experience with dyno, HIL, or system level rigs for hybrid powertrain or ERS verification and validation.
• Knowledge of FIA F1 power unit and ERS regulations or similar top‑tier motorsport technical frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with chassis/vehicle teams on packaging, cooling, safety, and serviceability for HV systems.
• Prior involvement in establishing or improving systems integration processes, standards, or toolchains.

Personal Attributes

• Systems thinker with the ability to understand and balance interactions across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software domains.
• High ownership mindset: proactive, accountable, and driven to close issues quickly with robust, data‑driven solutions.
• Strong communicator who can align diverse stakeholders and clearly present complex technical topics to engineers, management, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate other engineers, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• Comfortable balancing deep technical work with leadership responsibilities, switching between detailed problem solving and higher‑level coordination as needed.
• Passionate about motorsport and pushing the boundaries of hybrid electric powertrain technology under aggressive performance and timing targets.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next‑generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

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