Motorsports Manager – Full Vehicle Dynamometer and XiL Systems Integration Lead

Onsite : Position requires an employee to be on-site full-time in Concord, NC.

At GM Motorsports, we are driven by a clear purpose: to accelerate our teams’ ability to win on the racetrack and in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the benchmark of global motorsports excellence, inspiring enduring passion for our brands and products through world-class performance, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for people who share our mindset and core values — ownership in organizational success, a commitment to add value to our team, and the courage to reject mediocrity in pursuit of exceptional results. This role operates across two critical dimensions. First, it leads a focused team of five highly technical specialists responsible for operating a full vehicle dynamometer . Second, it is accountable for delivering a best-in-class closed-loop development environment that seamlessly integrates analysis, driver-in-the-loop simulation, powertrain dynamometer testing, and full vehicle dynamometer capabilities to accelerate calibration, improve correlation, and ultimately enhance overall vehicle performance. What You’ll Do Organizational Leadership & People Development Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of dyno and simulation engineers Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement Serve as a technical thought leader and coach , elevating team capability in, Real-time simulation, Dyno operations, and Hardware/software integration Drive workforce planning aligned to future propulsion and simulation needs Push the transfer of technology and capabilities the team is developing to GM’s production vehicle development teams Technical & System Ownership Own the architecture, deployment, and performance of an integrated system linking: Powertrain dynamometers (ICE, hybrid, EV drive units), Driver-in-the-Loop simulators, Real-time modeling platforms, Full-vehicle/chassis dynamometers Deliver a seamless closed-loop, real-time environment (PIL / DiL / ViL) Define and enforce Interface standards, Signal architecture, and Latency and synchronization requirements Enterprise Integration & Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the single-point technical integrator across: Race Program Propulsion Systems Influence program strategies by enabling: Faster calibration cycles, Improved simulation fidelity, Reduced dependence on track testing Lead cross-functional alignment on model correlation and validation standards in the area of motorsports propulsion. Simulation, Controls & Model Integration with Full Car Dyno and XiL Systems Oversee integration between: Vehicle dynamics models (lap sim, drivability), Powertrain/energy system models (ICE, motor, ESS), Propulsion Controls strategies (torque arbitration, energy mgmt.) Ensure models are: Real-time capable and correlated to hardware and track data Drive advancement of model-based development and digital twin capabilities Test Strategy & Execution Define and execute integrated validation strategies : Powertrain-in-the-loop (PIL), Driver-in-the-loop (DiL), Vehicle-in-the-loop (ViL) Enable rapid iteration of: Calibration strategies, Energy management approaches, Drivability and transient performance Deliver high-fidelity correlation across simulation ⇄ dyno ⇄ track Safety, Compliance & Operational Excellence Ensure safe operation of: High-voltage electrified systems, High-speed rotating machinery, Integrated dyno environments Implement robust: Fault detection systems, Hardware/software safeguards, Emergency response protocols Drive uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency of test assets Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field 10–15+ years of progressive experience in propulsion, simulation, or vehicle systems Demonstrated leadership experience (direct leadership or technical leadership of