Motorsports Cadillac Racing - Senior Propulsion Development Engineer

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac MI five days per week. The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Propulsion System Development & Integration Engineer to lead the integration and development of propulsion systems within GM's sports car racing programs. This role combines responsibilities from both Propulsion Development and Design System Engineering, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing engine systems to deliver peak performance and durability on track. This position requires strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Full-time on-site work is required. What You’ll Do: • Lead development and integration of race engines to meet performance, durability, and reliability targets. • Design, develop, and validate engine architecture and subsystems aligned with racing program requirements. • Ensure all components function together as a complete propulsion system optimized for motorsports applications. • Plan and execute engine dynamometer and track-based tests for performance and durability validation. • Analyze test data, identify root causes of issues, and implement improvements in hardware and calibration. • Create and lead specific program forums such as VAPIR/VCPIT/VCIT and APET. • Coordinate propulsion component math data into tracking vehicles and resolve packaging issues. • Aid in the development of calibration and software for propulsion system controls, optimizing performance, efficiency, and reliability. • Provide technical guidance in propulsion system validation, ensuring alignment with program goals. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related subjects. • 5+ years of ICE engine development or integration experience, preferably in motorsports or high-performance applications. • Strong understanding of engine hardware, combustion systems, and powertrain fundamentals. • Demonstrated leadership skills – lead DRE’s, lead DSE meetings, lead task forces. • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in fast-paced environments. • High level of oral and written communication skills; presentation preparation for senior leadership reviews. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related subjects. • Experience in engine calibration, development/validation (Dev/Val), or racing engine programs. • Familiarity with in-cylinder pressure systems and advanced combustion diagnostics. • Prior experience with GPDP, GVDP, or other engineering review processes. • Background in DRE or DSE roles. • Familiarity with manufacturing and regulatory processes for propulsion systems. • Experience with in-cylinder pressure measurement systems and advanced combustion analysis. • High-level expertise in propulsion system modeling and simulation tools. Why Join Us? Joining the Sports Car Propulsion Team offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in engine calibration and propulsion system integration. You will play a key role in advancing performance, driving innovation, and applying racing technologies to production vehicles, ultimately shaping the future of motorsports. #LI-LP2

Qualifications

• This position requires strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Full-time on-site work is required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related subjects

• 5+ years of ICE engine development or integration experience, preferably in motorsports or high-performance applications

• Strong understanding of engine hardware, combustion systems, and powertrain fundamentals

• Demonstrated leadership skills – lead DRE’s, lead DSE meetings, lead task forces

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in fast-paced environments

• High level of oral and written communication skills; presentation preparation for senior leadership reviews

Responsibilities

• This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac MI five days per week

• We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Propulsion System Development & Integration Engineer to lead the integration and development of propulsion systems within GM's sports car racing programs

• This role combines responsibilities from both Propulsion Development and Design System Engineering, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing engine systems to deliver peak performance and durability on track

• Lead development and integration of race engines to meet performance, durability, and reliability targets

• Design, develop, and validate engine architecture and subsystems aligned with racing program requirements

• Ensure all components function together as a complete propulsion system optimized for motorsports applications

• Plan and execute engine dynamometer and track-based tests for performance and durability validation

• Analyze test data, identify root causes of issues, and implement improvements in hardware and calibration

• Create and lead specific program forums such as VAPIR/VCPIT/VCIT and APET

• Coordinate propulsion component math data into tracking vehicles and resolve packaging issues

• Aid in the development of calibration and software for propulsion system controls, optimizing performance, efficiency, and reliability

• Provide technical guidance in propulsion system validation, ensuring alignment with program goals