Motorsports Senior CFD Analyst

Permanent Location: Concord, North Carolina, USA. GM will provide sponsorship to qualified international candidates who are willing to relocate to Concord, NC on a permanent basis. GM will provide relocation support.

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: We are seeking a Senior Motorsports CFD Analyst to join a multi-disciplined team of engineers who are responsible for developing, correlating, and analyzing full car and subsystem simulations of varying complexity. You will work with GM Motorsports colleagues and GM race teams to ensure the teams can develop the highest performing vehicles possible. Working within the motorsports aerodynamics team, you will provide support, methods, and analysis for wind tunnel and track development and correlation.

What You’ll Do:

• Support full car and subsystem models capable of detailed aerodynamic simulation.
• Develop and execute CFD simulations, analyse and report on results to help GM team develop race winning cars.
• Plan and conduct correlational analysis of CFD and wind tunnel test results.
• Encourage and assist colleagues to work in an efficient and high paced manner to increase the performance and knowledge of the team.
• Assist developers to implement new methods and processes to the GM Motorsport pipeline.
• Remain apprised of the latest developments in the field of CFD to keep the models at the leading edge of technology.
• Interface and collaborate with GM Race Teams, GM Production, GM IT and GM Software groups to ensure technology developed is transferred effectively.

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related subject with coursework in Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Thermodynamics.
• 6+ years of related industry experience within the motorsport Industry.
• Substantial experience with CFD software (Star CCM+) as well as other flow simulation and visualisation related software and methods.
• Experience with CAD software and design methodology.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python and Java preferred).
• Strong written, verbal and organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment, with strong work ethic and integrity.
• Self-motivation along with the ability to effectively work with others and support team goals.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time/year.

What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Expertise of CAD software (Siemens NX and ANSA preferred).
• Significant experience developing detailed models and meshes ready for CFD simulations.
• Knowledge of the regulations for various motorsport series.
• Knowledge of data collection and correlational methods for use during wind tunnel or track tests.
• Proficiency in Linux, Windows and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Understanding of various aerodynamic turbulence models as they relate to specific CFD test methods and results.
• Experience with the architecture and performance of various automotive race vehicles.

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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 includes, 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 recognise and be recognised for results and behaviours that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information: General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements: GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.