ES Battery Engineering Lead

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and dis­-

32 days annual leave

Free financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Subsidized on-site dining

On-site gym

Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease

Free on-site EV charging for personal?

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks an ES Battery Lead to drive the design, integration, and optimization of the Energy Store battery system for the hybrid powertrain under FIA F1 regulations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage prototype validation and testing, ensure safety, weight, thermal management, and reliability for race-winning battery solutions, with a startup-like environment and strong engineering heritage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years in battery systems or motorsport ERS.
• Experience with CAD/CAE/FEA tools and PLM for enclosures.
• Strong knowledge of battery thermal management, HV safety, and FIA regs.

Responsibilities

• Set technical requirements, performance targets, and development goals for ES battery components.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to integrate ES within the hybrid powertrain for performance and reliability.
• Oversee prototype development, dynamometer testing, and data-driven iterations.
• Direct design reviews, FMEA processes, and FIA compliance for ES capacity and safety.

Skills

CAD NX

CAE/FEA

PLM Teamcenter

Battery thermal management

HV safety

FIA F1 regs

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC Energy Store (ES) Battery Lead - Onsite

Job Summary

We’re seeking a visionary ES Battery Lead to join our ERS (Energy Recovery System) Team in Concord, NC. In this critical leadership role, you’ll spearhead the design, integration, and optimization of the Energy Store (ES) battery system, focusing on safety, performance, light weight, structural integrity, thermal management, and electrical reliability under extreme racing conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in cell chemistry, power electronics, thermal management, and manufacturing to optimize ES packaging and performance within the hybrid powertrain while adhering to FIA technical regulations. Lead prototype validation, testing programs, and continuous improvements to deliver race-winning battery solutions essential for championship success.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish technical requirements, performance targets, and development goals for ES battery components, including cell retention, thermal interfaces, structural enclosures, and high-voltage interconnects.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams—cell chemistry, thermal, controls, mechanical design, and manufacturing—to integrate and optimize the ES within the hybrid powertrain, ensuring maximum performance, deployment efficiency, and race reliability.
• Oversee prototype development, dynamometer testing programs, and data-driven iterations (vibration, thermal, charge/discharge), guiding engineering functions to achieve validated, race-ready solutions.
• Direct design reviews, FMEA processes, documentation, and compliance with FIA F1 regulations on ES capacity, weight, recharge rates, and safety interfaces.
• Foster innovation by driving research into next-gen materials (e.g., advanced composites, electrolytes), manufacturing advances, and DFM/DFA principles to enable scalable, high-quality battery production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or related) with 8+ years in battery systems, high-performance hybrids, or motorsport ERS; Master\'s/PhD with 5+ years preferred.
• Expertise in CAD (NX preferred), CAE/FEA, and PLM (Teamcenter) for battery enclosures and thermal-structural simulations.
• Proven experience with battery thermal management, cell integration, HV safety, vibration isolation, and FIA F1 power unit regs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on motorsport prototyping, lab testing, and trackside support.
• Knowledge of advanced battery chemistries and materials, additive manufacturing, and ML/DoE for optimization.
• GD&T standards, quality systems, and cross-functional leadership in fast-paced environments.

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

That includes access to:

That includes access to:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave (including holidays)
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on-site dining
• On-site gym
• Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It’s all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that’s as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.

Join us and help power what’s next.

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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