Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum.
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:
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Reimagining new and better solutions to common problems or questions
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Prototyping new ideas and validating these against track and test data
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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:
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Race-specific setup refinement
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Conceptual studies to guide big-picture development efforts
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Competitor analysis and event characterization
Clearly present findings, recommendations, and analysis results through well organized and actionable reports and in-person follow-up
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