Motorsports Control Systems Manager

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

General Motors' involvement in global motorsports is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation. By participating in prestigious series such as NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and WEC, we not only showcase technological prowess but also leverage the competitive environment to push the boundaries of automotive engineering.  Our focus on key areas such as aerodynamics, tire performance, and vehicle dynamics, among others, is crucial for maintaining an edge in the fast-paced world of racing.  The role of the Motorsports Control Systems Manager is pivotal in coordinating the interactions of these various disciplines through the design, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge controls techniques and strategies.  Moreover, this role will promote synergies between motorsports and production to drive the transfer of learned innovations into GM’s consumer vehicles, thereby enhancing the driving experience for customers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

  • Be a member of the GM Motorsports Vehicle Systems Engineering and Testing team, a group of engineers that concentrates on improving performance of the physical systems that we use in motorsports competition

  • Be an ideal team player bringing positive energy to the teamwork process and engaging with other team members in constructive and respectful ways

  • Lead a group of engineers who design control algorithms and systems to improve the performance of our racing cars

  • Contribute to cross-functional efforts with all technical groups within GM Motorsports including aerodynamics, tire performance, design and manufacturing, vehicle dynamics and simulation, vehicle performance systems, performance engineering, software engineering, and propulsion

  • Develop opportunities for collaboration on controls projects with GM Production teams and facilitate technology transfer

  • Work with simulation, Hardware-In-the-Loop and Driver-In-the-Loop simulators to improve, test, and validate control systems performance strategies

  • Build excellent working relationships with our partner race teams

  • Lead efforts to mentor and grow less experienced engineers on your team

  • Conduct periodic performance reviews of your team including mid-year and annual reviews that align with GM's corporate policies

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Additional Job Description

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related subject

  • 10+ years of engineering experience in professional motorsports competition at the level of NASCAR Cup, IndyCar, WEC, IMSA, or F1

  • A strong team player who excels at working collaboratively and cross-functionally with other team members

  • Leadership experience in a motorsports engineering organization

  • Experience with the architecture and performance of NASCAR, IndyCar, WEC, or IMSA racing cars

  • Controls system design and integration in racing vehicles in a professional competition setting

  • Model-based system design in MATLAB/Simulink

  • Experience with vehicle data acquisition systems

  • HiL bench and DiL simulator testing

  • Successful candidate is an authority in controls systems

  • Highly analytical, client-oriented, and structured with strong relationship and communications skills

  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master's degree or PhD Engineering, Physics, or a related subject

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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