JR-202421358 Team Lead - F1 Motorsport Tire R&D Engineer

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Charlotte, NC
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Senior level
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The Role
Lead the Formula 1 Tire Research and Development team at GM to develop tire models using simulation data for improved performance. Collaborate with teams, attend testing, and transfer technology from motorsports to production vehicles. Analyze and fit tire test data, and enhance modeling tools and methods.
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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum.The RoleWe are seeking a Team Leader to lead GM Motorsport's Formula 1 Tire Research and Development group in developing and integrating tire models with simulation (real-time and off-line) using flat track, test, race event, and other applicable data to improve tire performance. You will collect information from sources inside and outside GM, characterize tire models and interpret results for motorsports. As a key team member, you will attend Motorsports testing domestically and internationally, cooperate with GM affiliated Motorsports teams, and enable the transfer of knowledge from Motorsports to GM Production. In this constantly evolving environment, the team works with innovative testing and analytical technologies to review tire force and moment (F&M) properties to virtually integrate tire performance to enable vehicle dynamics simulations for original equipment applications as well. Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure it takes to build and maintain successful race teams and the opportunity to showcase your vehicle dynamics and simulation skills, contribute to innovation, connect lessons learned in racing to production intent vehicles, work cross functionally with our partners and ultimately, help shape the future of Motorsports!What You'll Do:Develop methods to process, review, and qualify tire test dataAttend and support Driver Simulation sessionsAttend Tire TestingFit tire test data (F&M Flat Trac and any allowable vehicle testing) to models with documented qualityScale and synthesize models based on feedback from secondary data sourcesDevelop extensive enhancements to advance tire models, tools, and methodsEnable tire technology transferSupport integration of tire models with real-time simulation environmentsDomestic and International travel is required and expected 1-2x/month for 2-4 days in duration; tire testing occurs during the week - limited weekend travel may be required to arrive to the test facility - full details to be discussed.#LI-LP2
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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, CAE, or Software Engineering or related field10+ years of engineering experience or completion of an advanced degreeFormula 1 or Professional Motorsports experience is requiredVehicle dynamics and simulation experienceMATLAB or Python coding for modeling and analysisMotorsport data acquisition softwareDemonstrated ability to collaborate with a team, as well as work independentlyThis job may be eligible for relocation benefitsA company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report reviewWhat Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Advanced degree in the field of Math or Science - Master's or PhDKnowledge of tire model fitting routines from Flat-Trac and WFT dataPi Toolbox experienceExperience implementing tire models in real-time simulation environments to support Driver-in-the-Loop and offline simulation work.Prior F1 Experience
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