Senior Motorsports Engine Calibration & Controls Development Engineer

Job Description

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site in Pontiac, Michigan on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Motorsports Engine Controls & Calibration Development Engineer to support propulsion development activities within GM's exciting sports car racing programs! In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing propulsion controls and calibration solutions to assist our race teams in their success on the track. You will work closely with Software, Hardware, and Track Support Engineers to analyze on-track and off-track data trends and convert these into performance, efficiency, drivability, and reliability improvements for our road racing teams. While this role is focused primarily on engine dyno development for Corvette Racing, you will also collaborate closely with your Cadillac Racing colleagues to share ideas and learnings. Opportunities also exist to support hardware, software, HIL, DIL, and analytical tool development if adequate skills and bandwidth exist.

Travel is minimal and mainly involves validating critical dyno-based development work during track testing. Limited off-shift support, whether on weekdays or weekends, may be required to meet program needs and accommodate the schedules of high-demand test facilities.

Joining the Sports Car Propulsion Team will provide you with the experience and exposure it takes to contribute to the success of our race programs by growing your engine development and calibration skills, promoting innovation, connecting lessons learned in racing and production vehicles, and ultimately helping to shape the future of GM's Sports Car Racing programs.

Interested in joining the organization behind Corvette's victory at the 2025 Rolex 24hr at Daytona? Read on!

What you will do:

• Partner with the Propulsion Technical Lead to develop, prioritize, and execute powertrain calibration and controls development work
• Lead the specification, setup, issue resolution, data analysis, and results reporting for dyno development tests to optimize power / torque, efficiency, drivability, durability, shift performance, and related control strategies
• Lead the creation of new or revised calibration procedures and best practices
• Assist and advise on engine and driveline inspection, installation, instrumentation, and operation during dyno development and validation testing
• Perform propulsion system checks and assist in resolving communications and other issues
• Review logged engine data to identify and communicate to appropriate team members any issues or potential performance improvements
• Lead or assist with the creation of calibration and data analysis tools to enhance accuracy and resource efficiency
• Collaborate with key partners to extract and correlate dyno, track, and simulation-derived data to advance analytical model fidelity
• Transfer knowledge across multiple disciplines and race programs as appropriate
• Lead or support program meetings with key internal and external partners
• When appropriate, exercise your independent judgement managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal guidance
• Support other areas of the design, build, and test process as needed

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Additional Job Description

What you'll need (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Engineering degree
• 5+ years working cohesively with engineers, designers, technicians, or other partners in a high performing team environment
• Propulsion system knowledge aligned with optimizing efficiency, performance, reliability, and durability
• OEM or motorsports EMS (Engine Management System), calibration, and controls experience (examples: PID tuning; Torque-based controls strategy; Fuel and Spark; Gearbox shifting calibration)
• Familiarity with common OEM or motorsports propulsion development tools such as: AVL PUMA, IndiCom, Concerto , ETAS/INCA, Bosch WinDarab, Motec, TAG McLaren, Mega Line
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects efficiently while working to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical and non-technical information verbally and in writing
• High proficiency in root-cause analysis and resolution techniques
• Ability and eagerness to master new skills quickly - learning independently and from others as appropriate
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of key internal and external partners
• Exceptional work ethic and integrity
• Ability to travel 5% of the time within the U.S
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior Motorsports experience; Collegiate programs such as Formula SAE, Baja, or personal hobby engagement are considered acceptable
• Race engine hardware and controls experience (e.g. Bosch Motorsports)
• Engine combustion analysis experience using in-cylinder pressure measurement systems
• Familiarity with CAN communications protocols and troubleshooting
• Experience with design and analysis tools (e.g. Team Center, CAD, FEA, CFD. GT Power)
• Experience with software and tool development applications (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, VBA, Python, C++)
• Simulation experience (e.g. HIL, SIL, and DIL systems)
• High energy personality with an internal drive to take appropriate action to move projects forward in a fast-paced work environment

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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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.

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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