Motorsports Tire Science R&D Engineer

Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three (3) times per week, at minimum. Testing activities may require employees to work outside of standard business hours to support program needs. The Role Join GM Motorsports as a Motorsports Tire Science Research & Development Engineer , where you will be at the forefront of tire modeling innovation that drives championshipu2011level performance. In this highly technical and influential role, you will develop, refine, and integrate highu2011fidelity tire models into both realu2011time and offline simulation environmentsu2014directly impacting race strategy, vehicle dynamics, and competitive edge. You will work with rich data streams from flatu2011track testing, vehicleu2011level evaluations, race events, and advanced instrumentation to unlock new insights into tire behavior. Your expertise will help shape simulation tools that empower our race engineers, inform onu2011track decisions, and accelerate development across GMu2019s global Motorsports programs. As a senior contributor, you will collaborate closely with GMu2011affiliated race teams, participate in realu2011world Motorsports testing, and lead the transfer of cuttingu2011edge tire knowledge into productionu2011vehicle applications. This is a fastu2011moving, highly collaborative environment where innovation is expected and where your work directly influences the performance of worldu2011class race vehicles. By joining GM Motorsports, you will have the opportunity to grow deep expertise in simulation and vehicle dynamics, support competitive racing programs, and help shape the technologies that will define the future of GM performance. What Youu2019ll Do + Develop and refine advanced methods to process, review, and qualify tire test data, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and readiness for simulation use. + Support Driveru2011inu2011theu2011Loop (DiL) simulation sessions, offering technical guidance, interpreting driver feedback, and strengthening model fidelity. + Participate in tire testing activities, representing the simulation function and ensuring highu2011quality data capture. + Fit tire test data including Flatu2011Trac (Force & Moment) and vehicleu2011level testing into highu2011fidelity models with clear validation metrics. + Scale, synthesize, and adapt tire models using secondary datasets and engineering inputs for vehicleu2011 or seriesu2011specific performance requirements. + Develop enhancements to tire models, tools, and methods, driving nextu2011generation simulation capability. + Simulate and interpret Finite Element (FE) tire models while feeding multiu2011fidelity modeling workflows. + Guide correlation activities that align lab data, track performance, and simulation outputs for supported race series. + Drive technology transfer to production engineering by translating Motorsports tire insights into GM development tools. + Support integration of tire models into realu2011time simulation environments for DiL and hardwareu2011inu2011theu2011loop applications. What Youu2019ll Need (Required Qualifications) + Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Computeru2011Aided Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. + A minimum of 5+ years of progressive, postu2011graduate engineering experience, or an advanced degree combined with substantial relevant industry experience demonstrating technical depth and independent decisionu2011making. + Advanced experience in vehicle dynamics and simulation, with proven ability to independently develop, validate, and apply complex models. + Deep knowledge of viscoelastic materials, including characterization, modeling, and simulation, and ability to translate behavior into performance insights. + Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for advanced modeling, data analysis, and tool development. + Handsu2011on experience with Finite Element tools, with capability to interpret results and guide design decisions. + Strong crossu2011functional collaborator with the ability to influence and work independently with minimal direction. + Ability to support international travel up to four times per year, with limited domestic travel as needed. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) + Masteru2019s or PhD in Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field with focus on vehicle dynamics or simulation. + 5+ years of Motorsports simulation experience with a track record of developing or refining complex models. + Experience with Motorsports data acquisition platforms and ability to translate insights into engineering direction. + Knowledge of tire model fitting routines using Flatu2011Trac and Wheel Force Transducer (WFT) data. + Handsu2011on experience with Pi Toolbox, Atlas, or MoTeC for data analysis and workflow optimization. + Demonstrated experience integrating tire models into realu2011time simulation environments for DiL or offline development. #LI-LP2 This role is categorized as hybrid. 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Created: 2026-03-05