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Motorsports Racing Lead Trackside Engineer - LMDh

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Motorsports Racing Lead Trackside Engineer - LMDh

Milford, MI

Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC or Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

GM Motorsports Competition Engineering is seeking a Motorsports Race Performance Lead Engineer to join our Cadillac LMDh program. This role will coordinate the at-race performance support GM provides to the race teams - setting priorities and ensuring proper execution. This role will also represent GM in sanctioning body discussions around on track performance. Travel to the races and tests on a regular basis will be required.

What You'll Do

  • Work with the GM, key partner, and race team engineers that support the Cadillac LMDh program to develop and execute the performance support plan for each race.
  • Work with the Lead Development Engineer to transition new and future development of the car into racing.
  • Coordinate the post-race review of performance with key stakeholders and communicate areas of weakness or potential to the Lead Development Engineer.
  • Ensure the post-race correlation of simulation models.

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Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science of Engineering
  • Professional Race Engineer experience in a BOP series
  • Participation in professional racing for 5-10+ years
  • Multi body vehicle model development
  • Familiarity with Race Watch, HH Timing, Canopy
  • Lap Time Simulation experience
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and/or Aerodynamics (both preferred)
  • Hardware In the Loop Experience
  • Driving Simulator Experience
  • Ability to travel to about 10 domestic and international races per year
  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience with racing in the IMSA GTP or WEC Hypercar classes

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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI 48381, USA; Concord, NC, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202508030
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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