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Job Location drjobs

Concord - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

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

The role of a Senior Aerodynamics Test Engineer is critical in the high-stakes world of motorsports. This position encompasses a wide range of dynamic responsibilities including close collaboration with GMs key partner teams to optimize vehicle performance and the cultivation of strong relationships within the broader racing community. You will play a central role in physical testing applying innovative and strategic methodologies during wind tunnel evaluations. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of aerodynamic principles and testing techniques a passion for motorsports and a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous innovation. The selected candidate will join a dedicated high-performing team at the forefront of automotive engineering contributing to the legacy and ongoing success of GMs racing programs.

What Youll Do

  • Work closely with other aerodynamics engineers design engineers and race team staff to improve the performance of the complete racecar ensuring our wind tunnel tests are ran to the highest standards of efficiency and innovation

  • Provide direction and actionable data to GM race teams to improve weekend performance

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

  • Provide critical input with planning preparation and execution of wind tunnel tests

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What Youll Need (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics or a closely related subject with coursework in Thermodynamics Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics

  • 5 or more years of experience in the automotive motorsports industry

  • Proficiency with engineering tools including 3D CAD software CAE methods and analysis of experimental Data

  • Solid understanding of best practices in experimental aerodynamics

  • Basic proficiency in scripting and programming languages

  • Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems including data collection and processing

  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic constantly evolving environment with a talent for organization collaboration and communication

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting and contribute to shared goals

  • This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Masters or PhD in mechanical aerospace/aeronautical engineering or closely related subject

  • 7 or more years of Motorsports wind tunnel testing experience measurement techniques and data systems

  • Knowledge of motorsports race series regulations

  • Working knowledge of CAD design software (Siemens NX preferred)

  • Experience with the architecture and performance of NASCAR IndyCar Formula 1 and LMDh race vehicles

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g. H-1B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc.)

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