Motorsport - Senior Electronic Systems, HiL, DiL, Dyno Engineer

GM Motorsports Engineer

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 requirements may require the employee to be onsite five (5) days per week.

The Role

GM Motorsports is developing and supporting electronic systems and virtual testing environments to support our growing Sports Car Racing platforms as well as F1 and production car environments. You will work with GM engineering to develop state of the art electronic systems and actively support the systems in virtual environments and test facilities. This will include hardware in the loop (HiL), driver in the loop (DiL) and dyno in the loop testing environments. The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and capable of managing complex systems in a high-pressure motorsport environment.

What You'll Do

• Electronic Systems Support

  • Understand the electronic systems of the GM motorsport programs to replicate the systems in virtual testing environments

  • Debug electrical, hardware and software issues when systems are not 100% functional

  • Support performance engineers and race teams in GM's virtual test environments

• HiL Test Bench Support

  • Complete ownership of dSPACE and Concurrent Real-Time hardware in the loop test benches

  • Electrical system architecture and wire harness design

  • Plant model development and integration

  • Automated regression testing

  • Support software controls and system configuration testing

• DiL Simulation Support

  • Keep GM and Dallara driver in the loop systems up to date with the racecar systems

  • Act as first responder to hardware and software issues during live simulator sessions

  • Support testing of prototype controls and electronics system configs

  • Manage and configure telemetry and control system files across multiple simulator environments

  • Understand and support DiL rig hardware, CAN systems, and the interface between rig and Dymola vehicle models

• AVL Dyno Test Support

  • Understand and support the vehicle electronic systems and adapt as needed to run propulsion systems on dyno

  • Understand and support the vehicle systems to link DiL testing with a live propulsion system on dyno

  • Plan and manage brake system testing and characterization

  • Support AVL dyno control and data systems to maximize use of the dyno

• Guide and Mentor

  • Lead virtual environment test benches and guide junior members

  • Define high level requirements and turn into actionable tasks

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

• 5 or more years of engineering experience following the completion of a degree

• Demonstrated proficiency in motorsports electronics including Bosch, Cosworth, McLaren, Motec, etc.

• Demonstrated proficiency in automotive electronic systems with specific knowledge on CAN, ethernet, electrical architecture and telemetry

• Demonstrated proficiency in team support at the racetrack

• Ability to balance multiple projects efficiently, including prioritization and working to tight deadlines

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to navigate relationships with external partners

• Ability to efficiently document customer requirements, identify methods to integrate into existing framework, translate into functional solutions and validate changes

• Deliver high quality work products by utilizing a variety of test methodologies and environments including software in the loop (SiL), hardware in the loop (HiL) and driver in the loop (DiL)

• Ability to present data clearly and concisely; examples may be requested

• High proficiency in problem solving, methodically finding, and solving issue root causes, especially in high stress environments

• Strong communication skills are a must as you will be working with team members at remote locations frequently

• Ability to travel 2-4 weeks a year

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Endurance racing experience in a series such as IMSA, WEC, ELMS, etc

• Hybrid racing experience such as LMDh, LMH, or F1

• Experience working with SiL, HiL, and DiL simulation environments

• AVL dyno experience