Motorsport Electronic Systems Engineer

Job 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 is at the forefront of developing and supporting cutting-edge electronic systems for our expanding Sports Car Racing platforms, Formula 1, and production car environments. As part of our team, you will collaborate with GM engineering to create state-of-the-art electronic systems and provide active support at racetracks, virtual environments, and test facilities.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with multiple GM groups and partners supporting the Sports Car racing programs to design, develop, test and support electronic systems for vehicle functionality and performance. This role could expand into supporting NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, and have collaboration with production car environments
• Perform electronic system integration and tests on and off car through simulation, track, and bench testing
• Travel to domestic and international events to develop and support electronic systems including hardware, software and tools
• Embed with a Sports Car racing team providing front line support and act as a communication conduit to the greater GM Motorsports organization
• Manage a dynamic workload to ensure GM race teams perform at the highest level
• Support virtual development and simulation environments including SiL, HiL and DiL

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Additional Job Description

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience following the completion of a degree.
• Proficiency in motorsports electronics including Bosch, Cosworth, McLaren, Motec, etc.
• Expertise in automotive electronic systems with specific knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, electrical architecture, and telemetry.
• Experience in team support at racetracks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, including prioritization and working to tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to navigate relationships with external partners.
• Skill in documenting customer requirements, integrating them into existing frameworks, translating them into functional solutions, and validating changes.
• Capability to deliver high-quality work products using various test methodologies and environments, including software in the loop (SiL), hardware in the loop (HiL), and driver in the loop (DiL).
• Ability to present data clearly and concisely; examples will be requested.
• High proficiency in problem-solving, methodically identifying and resolving root causes, especially in high-stress environments.
• Strong communication skills as you will frequently work with team members at remote locations.
• This position will require travel to support the full race season plus additional tests and race team visits. Expected travel to be 10-15 weeks per year.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Endurance racing experience in a series such as IMSA, WEC, ELMS, etc.
• Hybrid racing experience such as LMDh, LMH, or F1.
• Experience working with SiL, HiL, and DiL simulation environments.

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