Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Vacation 32 days

Financial advisor

EAP

On-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle program

EV charging

Job summary

Motorsport Network, LLC seeks a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer for onsite duties in Concord, NC. You will develop and maintain methods to verify sensors and actuators in Power Unit control systems, supporting lab and track operations to ensure performance and safety throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities include creating test methods, protecting devices, generating records and reports, collaborating with Data Analysis and PLM teams, and engaging suppliers on performance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of electronics experience in motorsport/high-performance environments.
• Experience managing and maintaining mission critical devices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MATLAB and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop test methods and procedures to assess sensor and actuator accuracy and reliability.
• Design protective storage, handling, and installation procedures to preserve device integrity.
• Create non-destructive evaluation methods and maintain complete records.
• Collaborate with Data Analysis and PLM teams to relate usage to reliability and mileage limits.
• Support sensor/actuator selection for PU applications with Electronics Systems Engineering and PU Design.
• Execute assurance testing and produce statistical fleet reports.
• Engage suppliers on performance issues, fault resolution, and supply chain concerns as needed.

Skills

MATLAB

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Electrical engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Motion Applied ATLAS

System Monitor

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer - Onsite

Job Summary

The Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer develops and maintains documented methods and procedures to verify the accuracy, reliability, and service worthiness of sensors and actuators used in Power Unit (PU) control systems. The role supports both laboratory and Formula 1 track operations, ensuring devices meet performance and safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test methods and procedures aligned with manufacturer recommendations, applicable industry/military standards, and specific PU use cases to assess sensor and actuator reliability and accuracy.
• Design and implement protective storage solutions and handling/installation procedures to preserve device integrity.
• Create and execute non destructive, documented evaluation methods to quantify accuracy, reliability, and continued service worthiness of devices; maintain complete records.
• Partner with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate device usage with reliability outcomes and establish mileage/service limits.
• Support selection of sensors/actuators for PU applications in collaboration with Electronics Systems Engineering and PU Design.
• Execute assurance testing; document results and produce statistical reports on fleet condition and trends.
• Engage suppliers on performance issues, fault resolution, and supply chain concerns as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with electronics in a motorsport's or high performance environment.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining mission critical devices.
• Strong understanding of the physics and operating principles of sensors and actuators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MATLAB and statistical analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional motorsports experience (OEM, supplier, or race team).
• Highly detail oriented and methodical; recognizes that calibration errors directly impact on track performance and reliability.
• Effective communicator across engineering groups and external partners.
• Ability to work outside standard hours to support dyno test schedules and trackside events.
• Familiarity with Motion Applied ATLAS and System Monitor.

Why Join Us

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.

• 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. 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.

Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.