Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer- Ride & Handling

Job Description

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.

The Role: As a Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer, you’ll shape the driving character of GM vehicles by tuning suspension, steering, tires, and chassis systems. You’ll lead both virtual and physical development efforts, collaborating across engineering teams to deliver balanced, high-performance vehicles.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Define performance targets and guide suspension, steering, and tire tuning to meet vehicle character goals.

• Lead vehicle dynamics integration meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams (chassis controls, NVH, energy, etc.).

• Drive virtual development efforts: coordinate XiL model availability, participate in Driver-inthe-Loop evaluations, and analyze test data.

• Lead tire and damper development: evaluate submissions, conduct wet/snow testing, and select final specifications.

• Guide steering system tuning with suppliers to meet technical specs.

• Develop and execute validation plans, document results, and support production launch.

• Conduct subjective evaluations across various road conditions and present performance to leadership and media.

• Support cost reduction, product improvements, and plant builds.

• Stay current on industry trends and competitive benchmarks.

• Ability travel up to 25% of the time domestically and internationally

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or a related engineering degree

• 5 years of engineering experience in a related field; preferred that 2 years of which are Vehicle Dynamics development experience that demonstrates foundational vehicle dynamics understanding

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels within the organization

• This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review

• Ability travel up to 25% of the time domestically and internationally

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree.

• 3+ years in vehicle dynamics development.

• Experience with ABS, traction/stability systems, and virtual tools (CarSim, Matlab, Adams, Simpack).

• Basic control systems knowledge.

• Strong initiative, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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