Motorsports Senior Race Engine Calibration, Development & Track Support Engineer

Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac MI on a full-time basis.

Interested in joining the organization behind Corvettes sweep of the 2025 IMSA GTD Pro driver team and manufacturer championships Read on!

The Role:

We are seeking a Motorsports Senior Race Engine Development and Track Support Engineer to support propulsion system activities within GMs exciting Corvette GT3 race this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing propulsion controls and calibration solutions to assist our partner teams in their success at the track. Your creativity initiative and high level of independent judgment are key to your addition to GM on-site development activities this role requires extensive domestic and/or international travel to support testing and race event weekends.

This role provides opportunities to collaborate closely with your Cadillac Racing colleagues to share learnings and ideas to elevate both programs. Opportunities also exist to support hardware software HIL DIL and analytical tool development activities when bandwidth exists.

What Youll Do

In the Lab

• Assist with engine and driveline inspection installation and operation during dyno development and validation testing

• Lead or support issue resolution data analysis and results reporting for dyno development tests to optimize power / torque efficiency drivability durability shift performance and related control strategies

• Lead or support the creation of new or revised calibration procedures best practices and data analysis tools to enhance accuracy and resource efficiency

• Collaborate with key partners to extract and correlate dyno track and simulation-derived data to advance analytical model fidelity

• Support other design build and test activities as needed

• Transfer knowledge across multiple disciplines and race programs as appropriate

• Actively participate in program meetings with key internal and external partners

• Occasional weekday or weekend off-shift support should be expected in order to meet the needs of the program and to work around the schedule of high-demand test facilities

Trackside

• Perform pre-race system checks and root-cause communications or other issues to establish race event readiness

• Review real-time and logged vehicle data to monitor and communicate issues and potential performance enhancements to appropriate race team members including power and fuel usage strategies

• Collaborate with vehicle engineers providing calibration of control systems such as pit-speed limiters traction control and shifting upgrades

• Participate in debriefing sessions with other propulsion and race team members to propose advancements document issues and prioritize follow-up activities

• Compile and present propulsion data to team managers for presentation to sanctioning bodies when requested

• Create daily and post-event reports summarizing propulsion-related data results issues and concerns for each race car

What Youll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Engineering degree

• 5 years working cohesively with engineers designers technicians or other partners in a high performing team environment

• Propulsion system knowledge aligned with optimizing efficiency performance reliability and durability

• OEM or motorsports EMS (Engine Management System) calibration and controls experience

• Familiarity with common OEM or motorsports propulsion development tools such as: Bosch WinDarab ETAS/INCA AVL PUMA IndiCom Concerto Motec Mega Line

• Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical and non-technical information verbally and in writing

• High proficiency in root-cause analysis and resolution techniques

• Ability and eagerness to master new skills quickly - learning independently and from others as appropriate

• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of key internal and external partners

• Exceptional work ethic and integrity

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior Motorsports experience. Collegiate programs such as Formula SAE Baja or personal hobby engagement are acceptable.

• Prior race engine hardware and controls experience (examples: PID tuning; torque-based control strategy; fuel and spark; traction control; gearbox shifting calibration)

• Engine combustion analysis experience using in-cylinder pressure measurement systems

• Familiarity with race vehicle telemetry CAN communications protocols and troubleshooting

• Experience with design and analysis tools (e.g. Team Center CAD FEA CFD. GT Power)

• Experience with software and tool development applications (e.g. MATLAB Simulink Python C)

• Simulation experience (e.g. HIL SIL and DIL systems)

• High energy personality with an internal drive to move projects forward in a fast-paced work environment

• Joining the Corvette Racing Propulsion Team will provide opportunities to develop and utilize your skills while directly contributing to the success of our race teams - ultimately helping to shape the future of GM Motorsports.

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