Lead Motorsports Testing & Performance Engineer

General Motors Company

Concord (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

GM Motorsports is seeking a Motorsports Vehicle Testing & Performance Engineer to drive preparation, execution, and analysis of vehicle testing across trackside, simulated, test-rig, bench, and virtual environments. You will translate engineering data into actionable guidance to improve performance and work with GM teams, mechanics, and partner race teams.

The role focuses on NASCAR-type programs with potential expansion to IMSA/WEC and IndyCar, offering opportunities to influence race-vehicle

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline.
At least five years of professional motorsports experience within a professional race-team working in a vehicle-development environment.
Demonstrated experience planning, executing, and analyzing vehicle tests or engineering development activities.
Experience with motorsports data-analysis tools such as Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, McLaren ATLAS, or equivalent platforms.
Knowledge of high-performance vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

Lead test planning and trackside execution, defining objectives and readiness.
Drive data analysis and translate results into actionable engineering direction.
Advance vehicle testing and integration with cross-functional teams.
Communicate findings through clear, data-driven reports and presentations.
Build relationships with partner race teams and GM engineering groups.