Aerodynamicist / Performance

Company: General Motors
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 12, 2025

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
We are seeking a Motorsports F1 Aerodynamics Performance Engineer to join a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians for testing, developing, and optimizing the aerodynamic performance of a Formula One racing car in various competition scenarios. Working with our GM F1 team to ensure they are racing the highest performing vehicles possible while building and cultivating close relationships with GM Motorsports colleagues and GM supported race teams is core to this role. You will work with the motorsports team to provide direction and actionable data to race team personnel to improve weekend performance.

Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure it takes to work in a competitive environment and the opportunity to showcase your aerodynamic research and development 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. This position is open to international candidates who are willing to relocate to Concord, NC.

What You'll Do
Quantify drag, lift and other aerodynamic deliverables to optimize on track performance
Communicate test results and support the aerodynamic needs of the GM F1 team
Share needs and requests of the GM F1 race team to GM Motorsports
Support full car and subsystem models for use in detailed aerodynamic tests and simulations
Organize and maintain aeromaps and offsets to ensure desktop simulation and driver in the loop simulator models accurately represent race vehicles
Provide guidance to software developers in subject matter, usability, and performance for in-house software solutions
Perform correlational studies of track, wind tunnel, and CFD simulation data
Prioritize test planning and coordinate resources--
Participate in planning and execution of wind tunnel tests; organize test results into concise, presentable reports for proper decision making and implementation
Communicate and cooperate cross functionally to refine vehicle setup and aerodynamic build parameters
Communicate with sanctioning bodies on aerodynamic and safety related issues
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Additional Job Description
What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related subject with coursework in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
-4 years minimum post-graduate automotive motorsports aerodynamic industry experience
- Experience with on-track data collection and analysis
- Experience with computer tools, 3D CAD files, CAE methods and Experimental Data
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment, with a talent for organization, collaboration, and communication
- Travel requirements: 10%, primarily international
- This job may be eligible for relocation benefits


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace/aeronautical engineering
Knowledge of experimental aerodynamics best practices when conducting physical testing
Familiarity with aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, measurement techniques and data systems

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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