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Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.
The Role
We are seeking a Motorsports Aerodynamics Innovation Lead Engineer to join a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians for testing, developing, and optimizing the performance of complete race vehicles. A core function of this role is working with GM Key Partner teams to ensure they are racing the highest performing vehicles possible while building and cultivating close relationships with GM Motorsports colleagues, GM production engineers, and GM supported race teams. You will work with the motorsports organization and lead a team of engineers in developing tools, applications, and test equipment used in both physical and virtual test environments.
Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure it takes to work in a competitive environment and the opportunity to showcase your aerodynamic research and development skills, contribute to innovation, connect lessons learned in racing to production intent vehicles, work cross functionally with our partners and ultimately, help shape the future of Motorsports. This position is open to international hires.
What You’ll Do
Lead a team of engineers to innovate processes, procedures, and subsystem development to optimize and strengthen inhouse aerodynamic research capability
Conduct correlational studies using track, wind tunnel, CFD, and driver in the loop simulation data
Organize test results into concise, presentable reports for proper decision making and implementation
Work closely with other aerodynamics engineers, design engineers, and race team staff to improve the performance of the complete racecar and implement aerodynamic refinements
Provide input and direction on software platform development
Work together with GM motorsports engineering and GM Production engineers to support high performance production car needs and promote internal technical knowledge transfer
Participate in planning and execution of track, DiL, wind tunnel, flow bench, and calorimeter testing
Communicate and cooperate cross functionally to refine test procedures and methodology development
Interface with partnering wind tunnel test facilities as required to develop and implement new testing methods and to support data reduction requirements
Remain appraised of the latest technologies and best practices of aerodynamic physical and virtual testing
Responsible for the collection and numerical modeling of aerodynamic force and moment data for use in full vehicle simulation and driver in the loop simulators
Implement best practices for testing, data collection, and data reduction across all supported race series
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related subject with coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
15+ years post-graduate aero thermal experience in motorsports environments
Experience with computer tools, 3D CAD files, CAE methods and Experimental Data
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with a talent for organization, collaboration, and communication
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
PhD in mechanical, thermodynamics, or aerospace/aeronautical engineering
Knowledge of experimental aerodynamics best practices when conducting physical testing
Familiarity with aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, measurement techniques and data systems
Experience with the architecture and performance of NASCAR, IndyCar, SportsCar, and F1 race vehicles
Knowledge of motorsports race series regulations
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
- Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
- Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
- Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
- Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
- Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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