Race Engine Calibration Engineer

4 days ago

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

General Motors

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

Cars • Trucks • Manufacturing • Automotive • Vehicles

10,000+

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $500M Grant on 2024-07

Description

• We are seeking a Racing Project and Track Support Engineer to support propulsion system activities within GM's exciting sports car racing programs! • In this role you will play a key role in developing and implementing propulsion performance solutions to assist our partner teams in their success on the track. • Your creativity, initiative, and high level of independent judgment are key to your success. • In addition to GM on-site development activities, this role requires extensive domestic and/or international travel to support testing and race event weekends. • Establish and monitor vehicle engine and driveline controls. • Perform system checks and troubleshoot communications and CAN issues. • Set up and inspect pit and vehicle telemetry to confirm race event readiness. • Direct and advise on tasks needing to be performed on engine and instrumentation. • Collaborate with vehicle engineers providing calibration of control systems such as pit-speed limiters, traction control, and shifting upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree • 2 - 5 years working cohesively with engineers, designers, technicians, or other partners in a high performing team environment • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of engine mechanical, electrical, and control systems • Powertrain calibration and controls knowledge: PID tuning; Torque-based controls strategy; Gearbox shifting calibration • Reading and interpretation of MatLab Simulink models • Experience making informed decisions under high pressure and with limited time • Outstanding teamwork skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with varying levels of internal and external key partners • Exceptional work ethic and integrity • Nice to have: Prior Motorsports experience is preferred. Collegiate programs such as Formula SAE or personal hobby engagement are considered acceptable experience. • High level knowledge of OEM or motorsports EMS (Engine Management Systems), hardware, and software (e.g. GM, Bosch, Motec, TAG McLaren, Mega Line) • Race engine hardware knowledge • Experience using high level dyno systems, hardware, and software (e.g., AVL PUMA Open, IndiCom, Concerto and ETAS INCA systems) • Engine combustion analysis using in cylinder pressure measurement systems • High level knowledge of industrial and mil spec wiring systems & hardware (e.g. Deutsch and Amphenol)