Motorsports f1 performance engineer, remote | general motors careers

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in Canada and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

The Role

This role will work within the GM Motorsports Program to develop performance metrics, conceptualize new analysis methods, and implement these techniques to produce improved on-track performance. The focus of the Performance Engineer is primarily on the validation, refinement, and application of new tools and methods to develop vehicle setups for specific events and/or derive new directions for future vehicle development. This team will initially focus on supporting new GM motorsports ventures, including exploratory studies to support the Andretti Cadillac Formula 1 program. With the focus on new programs, work will include the development and implementation of vehicle, track, and competitor characterizations methods.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with GM supported teams and GM personnel to understand team objectives, contribute to a coordinated development effort, and convey findings to all necessary groups.

Continuously strive to improve GM Motorsports programs’ analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding by:

• Reimagining new and better solutions to common problems or questions.
• Prototyping new ideas and validating these against track and test data.
• Working with GM Software team to implement solutions in our production tools.

Implement vehicle simulation, data analysis methods, and other tools to develop race winning solutions through:

• Race-specific setup refinement.
• Conceptual studies to guide big-picture development efforts.
• Competitor analysis and event characterization.

Clearly present findings, recommendations, and analysis results through well organized and actionable reports and in-person follow-up.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related subject.
• 5+ years of experience in a top-level motorsports series including NASCAR, IMSA, F1, IndyCar, WEC, or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in F1.
• Intimate knowledge of simulation workflows in a professional motorsports organization including both offline simulation and the DIL simulator. Experience using simulation tools to optimize vehicle performance.
• Proficient programming in python, MATLAB, or similar language.
• Extensive experience analyzing on-track performance through both application vehicle dynamics principles and statistical methods.
• Strong organization skills, forward thinking mentality, and a superb attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with exceptional work ethic and integrity.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related subject.
• Race Engineering experience in a F1 program with intimate knowledge of race car setup, event preparation, technical inspection, race procedures and race strategy.
• Proficiency in Motorsports data analysis software including Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec or similar.
• Knowledge and experience in tire modeling, construction, testing, and validation.
• Experience with aerodynamic testing and applying physical and/or CFD results to vehicle modeling tools for on-track performance optimization.
• Familiarity with vehicle testing methods and data reduction from on-track testing, SPMM, and 7-post.

Compensation and Benefits Overview

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable provincial laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, or Nova Scotia.

• The salary range for this role is $103,300 CAD to $155,000 CAD.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.