Team Lead - F1 Motorsport Tire R&D Engineer
Client: General Motors
Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC three times per week, at minimum.
The Role: We are seeking a Team Leader to lead GM Motorsport's Formula 1 Tire Research and Development group in developing and integrating tire models with simulation using flat track, test, race event, and other applicable data to improve tire performance. You will collect information from sources inside and outside GM, characterize tire models, and interpret results for motorsports. As a key team member, you will attend Motorsports testing domestically and internationally, cooperate with GM affiliated Motorsports teams, and enable the transfer of knowledge from Motorsports to GM Production. The team works with innovative testing and analytical technologies to review tire force and moment (F&M) properties to integrate tire performance into vehicle dynamics simulations for original equipment applications.
Joining the GM Motorsports Organization will provide you with the experience and exposure it takes to build and maintain successful race teams and the opportunity to showcase your vehicle dynamics and simulation skills, contribute to innovation, and work cross-functionally with our partners.
What You’ll Do:
1. Develop methods to process, review, and qualify tire test data
2. Attend and support Driver Simulation sessions
3. Attend Tire Testing
4. Fit tire test data (F&M Flat Trac and any allowable vehicle testing) to models with documented quality
5. Scale and synthesize models based on feedback from secondary data sources
6. Develop extensive enhancements to advance tire models, tools, and methods
7. Enable tire technology transfer
8. Support integration of tire models with real-time simulation environments
9. Domestic and International travel is required and expected 1-2x/month for 2-4 days in duration.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
1. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, CAE, or Software Engineering or related field
2. 10+ years of engineering experience or completion of an advanced degree
3. Formula 1 or Professional Motorsports experience is required
4. Vehicle dynamics and simulation experience
5. MATLAB or Python coding for modeling and analysis
6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team, as well as work independently
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
1. Advanced degree in the field of Math or Science – Master’s or PhD
2. Knowledge of tire model fitting routines from Flat-Trac and WFT data
3. Experience implementing tire models in real-time simulation environments
4. Prior F1 Experience
About GM:
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us:
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.
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 includes benefits such as:
* Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave;
* Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans;
* Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan;
* Global recognition program;
* Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
* Discount on GM vehicles.
Diversity Information:
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination and fosters inclusion and belonging. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements:
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable fair employment practices laws.
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