Motorsports F1 Aerodynamics Performance Engineer Job at General Motors, Concord, NC

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  • General Motors
  • Concord, NC

Job Description

Description

Permanent Location: Concord, North Carolina, USA
GM will provide sponsorship to qualified international candidates who are willing to relocate to Concord, NC on a permanent basis.
GM will provide relocation support.

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 F1 Aerodynamics Performance Engineer to join a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians for testing, developing, and optimizing the aerodynamic performance of a Formula One racing car in various competition scenarios. Working with our GM F1 team to ensure they are racing the highest performing vehicles possible while building and cultivating close relationships with GM Motorsports colleagues and GM supported race teams is core to this role. You will work with the motorsports team to provide direction and actionable data to race team personnel to improve weekend performance.

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 candidates who are willing to relocate to Concord, NC.

What You’ll Do

Quantify drag, lift and other aerodynamic deliverables to optimize on track performance

Communicate test results and support the aerodynamic needs of the GM F1 team

Share needs and requests of the GM F1 race team to GM Motorsports

Support full car and subsystem models for use in detailed aerodynamic tests and simulations

Organize and maintain aeromaps and offsets to ensure desktop simulation and driver in the loop simulator models accurately represent race vehicles

Provide guidance to software developers in subject matter, usability, and performance for in-house software solutions

Perform correlational studies of track, wind tunnel, and CFD simulation data

Prioritize test planning and coordinate resources 

Participate in planning and execution of wind tunnel tests; organize test results into concise, presentable reports for proper decision making and implementation

Communicate and cooperate cross functionally to refine vehicle setup and aerodynamic build parameters

Communicate with sanctioning bodies on aerodynamic and safety related issues

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Additional Description

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related subject with coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics

15 years minimum post-graduate automotive motorsports aerodynamic industry experience

Experience with on-track data collection and analysis

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

Travel requirements:  10%, primarily international

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s or PhD in mechanical 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

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.

Note: Program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Work from home, Relocation, Relocation package, Weekend work,

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