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Full-Time

Motorsports

Performance Tools Developer

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General Motors

General Motors

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

Financial Services
Automotive & Transportation

Senior, Expert

Concord, NC, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in Concord, NC three times per week.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
MATLAB
Requirements
  • 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 programing 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
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with GM supported teams and GM personnel to understand team objectives, participate in a coordinated effort and convey findings.
  • Continuously strive to improve GM Motorsports programs’ analysis methods and vehicle dynamics understanding by:
  • Reimagining new and better solutions to common problems or questions.
  • Staying informed of latest industry advances.
  • Drawing on math, physics, vehicle dynamics and data science methods to develop new performance measures to characterize vehicle handling, performance, and potential.
  • Prototyping new ideas and validating these against track and test data.
  • Team up with GM Software groups and Andretti personnel to implement solutions into our production toolchain.
  • Collaborate with group Performance Engineers to employ newest methods and tool into production analysis procedures, continually increasing the insight derived from regular analysis work.

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. GM generates revenue primarily through vehicle sales under brands like Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick, as well as through financing and insurance services via GM Financial. Unlike many competitors, GM is actively involved in community service and sustainability efforts, with employees contributing significant volunteer hours. The company is also focused on technological advancements, such as its Dynamic Fuel Management system for improved fuel efficiency, and is heavily investing in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. GM's goal is to lead in the automotive industry while promoting diversity and community engagement.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$486.7M

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GM's robust Q2 2024 earnings and raised full-year guidance indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The company's partnerships, such as with Carbon Revolution for advanced carbon fiber wheels, highlight its commitment to innovation and high-performance vehicles.
  • Significant investments in EV manufacturing, supported by government grants, position GM to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive automotive market, including both traditional and EV segments, poses a constant threat to GM's market share.
  • Delays in EV production, as seen with competitors like Ford, could impact GM's ability to meet its ambitious EV goals.

What makes General Motors unique

  • GM's diverse revenue streams, including vehicle sales, financing, and after-sales services, provide a robust financial foundation compared to competitors focused solely on vehicle sales.
  • The company's significant investment in electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies positions it as a leader in the future of mobility.
  • GM's commitment to board diversity, with women making up 55% of its Board of Directors, sets it apart in the traditionally male-dominated automotive industry.