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Motorsports Vehicle Testing and Instrumentation Engineer

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Concord, NC
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Concord, NC
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Responsible for instrumenting test vehicles, recording data during testing, troubleshooting data acquisition systems, and collaborating with program teams to achieve goals.
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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
GM Motorsports Performance Engineering is seeking a Motorsports Vehicle Testing and Instrumentation Engineer to join our growing program. Working with the GM Motorsports Data Acquisition group to support Nascar Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and IndyCar programs you will instrument, and record data required during all stages of life: on track, wind tunnel, and lab testing. Test data analysis will be required during and immediately following each test/race. Travel to the races on a regular basis will not be required but live support at all test sessions and some key races may be requested.
What You'll Do

  • Instrument test vehicles prior to and during track and/or lab testing with GM owned equipment
  • Record all data required during on track and lab testing for GM Motorsports group and GM supported teams
  • Support, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, wiring, and issues to GM owned data acquisition systems prior to, during, and after any track or lab testing
  • Collaborate with various members of the program teams to meet program goals


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Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Experience with automotive projects/vehicle performance/amateur motorsports including Formula SAE or similar College project teams
  • Vehicle data acquisition systems and software experience
  • Familiar with vehicle dynamics and/or aerodynamics
  • Ability to handle multiple programs efficiently
  • Ability to travel less than 5% of the time within the United States
  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Experience with race vehicle data acquisition system installation, calibration, development, and analysis
  • Wiring experience with Autosport, Souriau, Molex, and Amphenol style connectors
  • Wind Tunnel experience
  • Knowledge of Raychem tubing, boots, and wire protection products and ability to properly implement them
  • Ability to build, repair, and test small wiring looms and sensor extensions
  • Sensor maintenance, calibration, and designed
  • Understanding of CAN based sensor and data acquisition system wiring


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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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Top Skills

Aerodynamics
Automotive Projects
Can Based Sensor Wiring
Data Acquisition Systems
Vehicle Dynamics

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