Job Description Hybrid: This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to reportto Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum. The Role We areseeking a Motorsports Tire Research and Development Engineer tosupport GM Motorsports by developing and integrating tire modelswith simulation (real-time and off-line) using flat track, tracktest, race event, and other applicable data to improve tireperformance. You will collect information from sources inside andoutside GM, characterize tire models and interpret results formotorsports. As a key team member, you will attend Motorsportstesting, cooperate with GM affiliated Motorsports teams, and enablethe transfer of knowledge from Motorsports to GM Production. Inthis constantly evolving environment, the team works withinnovative testing and analytical technologies to review tire forceand moment (F&M) properties to virtually integrate tireperformance to enable vehicle dynamics simulations for originalequipment applications as well. Joining the GM MotorsportsOrganization will provide you with the experience and exposure ittakes to build and maintain successful race teams and theopportunity to showcase your vehicle dynamics and simulationskills, contribute to innovation, connect lessons learned in racingto production intent vehicles, work cross functionally with ourpartners and ultimately, help shape the future of Motorsports! WhatYou’ll Do: - Develop methods to process, review, and qualify tiretest data - Attend and support Driver Simulation sessions - AttendTire Testing - Fit tire test data (F&M Flat Trac and anyallowable vehicle testing) to models with documented quality -Scale and synthesize models based on feedback from secondary datasources - Develop extensive enhancements to advance tire models,tools, and methods - Simulate Finite Element tire models and feed aworkflow of various fidelity tire models - Support correlationprocess to validate tire models for a given race Series - Enabletire technology transfer between Motorsports and Production -Support integration of tire models with real-time simulationenvironments - Domestic and International travel is required andexpected 1-2x/month for 2-4 days in duration; tire testing occursduring the week - limited weekend travel may be required to arriveto the test facility – full details to be discussed #LI-LP2Additional Job Description What You’ll Need (RequiredQualifications) - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, CAE, SoftwareEngineering, or related field - 2+ years of engineering experienceor completion of an advanced degree - Minimum of 5 years ofautomotive motorsports experience - Vehicle dynamics and simulationexperience - Experience with viscoelastic materials,characterization, modeling, and simulation - MATLAB or Pythoncoding for modeling and analysis - Experience with Finite ElementTools - Motorsport data acquisition software - Demonstrated abilityto collaborate with a team, work cross-functionally, as well asstrong independent worker - This job may be eligible for relocationbenefits What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (PreferredQualifications) - Advanced degree in the field of Math or Science –Master’s or PhD - Knowledge of tire model fitting routines fromFlat-Trac and WFT data - Pi Toolbox experience - Experienceimplementing tire models in real-time simulation environments tosupport Driver-in-the-Loop and offline simulation work About GM Ourvision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and ZeroCongestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the changethat will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join Us We aspire to be the most inclusive company in theworld. We believe we all must make a choice every day –individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change throughour words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriatelyphilosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and providesemployees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatestimpact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day,we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity,preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motorsteam. Benefits Overview The goal of the General Motors totalrewards program is to support the health and well-being of you andyour family. 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