Sr Performance Engineer

• Assess current state of program-wide tools and processes, identify gaps, and highlight performance-improvement opportunities
• Develop new methods to improve on-track performance using latest, cutting-edge features of the GM Toolchain, working with tool chain developers to add new features
• Relay newest findings, current areas of development, and updated tools and procedures to all relevant groups, internal and external
• Pool input and organize efforts across groups to conduct vertical dynamics rig-testing
• Developing metrics which quantify vehicle vertical dynamics behavior and accurately correlate with on-track performance and driver feedback
• Conceptualizing new approaches and prototyping analysis methods
• Validating and correlating new results with known behavior and previous methods
• Working across series to identify and apply analysis methods and techniques which benefit the larger Motorsports program
• Guiding 7-post testing to provide vertical dynamics recommendations for future vehicle development and race teams as they prepare for events
• Exploring the limits of latest simulation and analysis tools, determining best use, and implementing techniques to improve on track performance
• Apply techniques, tools, and testing and offer solutions to handling and ride issues the teams of any given GM series may be facing
• Clearly present findings, recommendations, and analysis results through well organized and actionable reports and in-person follow-up

• 7+ years of experience in a top-level motorsports series including NASCAR, IMSA, F1, IndyCar, WEC, or similar
• 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, C#, or similar language
• Extensive experience analyzing on-track performance through both application vehicle dynamics principles and statistical methods
• Strong competency in vehicle ride characterization and 7-post testing processes
• Exceptional motivation, a forward-thinking mentality, and superb attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with exceptional work ethic and integrity

• Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or related subject
• Race Engineering experience 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, WinDarab, Motec or similar
• Experience in multibody modeling and simulation using Dymola/Modelica, ADAMS, 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

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits