Motorsports Dyno & Full-Vehicle Test Lead

General Motors Company; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

GM Motorsports is seeking an experienced engineering leader for the Charlotte Technical Center full-vehicle test cell and its connected simulation capabilities. You will lead a high-performing team, set priorities, and drive a safety-first culture while advancing a connected development capability across powertrain, dynos, and real-time simulation to accelerate calibration and testing.

The role involves ownership of test-cell capability, integration across programs, and collaboration with race

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• 10+ years in dynamometer operations, test-cell ops, propulsion, or motorsports.
• Experience leading teams and complex programs.
• Experience with real-time simulation or HiL.
• Strong problem solving and data quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dyno and simulation specialists to deliver testing.
• Set priorities and staffing aligned with needs.
• Own the full-vehicle test cell roadmap.
• Coordinate test planning, execution, and results review.
• Integrate race programs with GM production teams.
• Ensure safe operation of high-voltage electrified systems.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AVL dynamometer systems

dSPACE

NI hardware

Simulink

Job description

GM Motorsports is seeking an experienced engineering leader for the Charlotte Technical Center full-vehicle test cell and its connected simulation capabilities. You will lead a high-performing team, set priorities, and drive a safety-first culture while advancing a connected development capability across powertrain, dynos, and real-time simulation to accelerate calibration and testing.

The role involves ownership of test-cell capability, integration across programs, and collaboration with race