F1 ICE Controls Engineer – Embedded Power Unit

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Life Insurance & Disability coverage

On-site gym

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ICE Controls Group Engineer to lead embedded control development for the Formula 1 power unit. You will work on real-time control systems, HiL/SiL testing, and trackside support to ensure peak engine performance while complying with FIA regulations.

You will calibrate and validate strategies across air-path, fuel, spark, combustion and torque, collaborating with chassis, powertrain, and electronics teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechanical or related engineering field.
• 5+ years in control systems for real-time applications.
• Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++, Python) and modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics, powertrain control, and data acquisition; motorsport exposure is a plus.
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving and communication, with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time control systems for F1 power unit within FIA regulations.
• Calibrate control strategies across air path, fuel, spark, combustion and torque domains.
• Support HiL/SiL testing, dyno work and track-based validation of control strategies.
• Collaborate with chassis, powertrain and electronics teams for proper system integration.
• Assist with modeling and simulation in MATLAB/Simulink and embedded software development in C/C++/Python.

Skills

Control systems design

C/C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Vehicle dynamics

Powertrain control

Data acquisition

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Computer/Software/Mechanical engineering)

Associate’s degree (optional)

Tools

Simulink

McLaren Applied Technologies (familiarity)

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking an ICE Controls Group Engineer to lead embedded control development for the Formula 1 power unit. You will work on real-time control systems, HiL/SiL testing, and trackside support to ensure peak engine performance while complying with FIA regulations.

You will calibrate and validate strategies across air-path, fuel, spark, combustion and torque, collaborating with chassis, powertrain, and electronics teams.