Job Description
Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite at Concord, NC at minimum three (3) days each week.
The Role
We are to seeking a NASCAR Team Simulation Support Engineer to aid in the operation of our simulation toolchain to drive improved performance on the track. Working with race team members and fellow GM support engineers you will perform analysis studies using driver-in-loop (DiL) simulators, assist in DiL and offline simulation tool use and education, facilitate team feedback to GM simulation development entities, aid in development and refinement of vehicle modeling inputs, and help develop baseline simulation settings for on track events. Your attention to detail is critical to deliver projects to the highest standards. You must be proficient in completing engineering related tasks using computer software, possess an aptitude for proactively engaging with others in vehicle performance related activities, and have a passion for using highly accurate and numerically efficient models.
What You’ll Do
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Play a key role as a performance support engineer for NASCAR Cup series racing teams
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Assist race teams in setup and use of Driver in Loop (DiL) simulators
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Help teams in fitment of collected data for the purpose of input to simulation modeling
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Be part of the broader simulation support team seeking to continuously improve and investigate methods to utilize the simulation toolchain and increase race team performance
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Provide race teams expert knowledge in the simulation toolchain functionality and modeling practices
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Represent racing team needs as a stakeholder in the simulation toolchain development process
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Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or a related subject
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2 years of Motorsports experience, preferably within a race team setting
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Knowledge of high-performance vehicle, tire, and aero modeling techniques
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Highly analytical, customer focused, and structured, with positive relationship and strong communicative skills
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Must be a great teammate, be able to work a flexible schedule and have a high level of integrity
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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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NASCAR experience
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Knowledge of using Dymola/Modelica in a simulation toolchain
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Exposure to modern software development tooling and environments, preferably C# and Git
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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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