ERS ML Design Optimization Engineer

Job Summary

GM Performance Power Units (GM PPU) seeks an ERS ML Design Optimization Engineer to join their team in Concord, NC. This role leverages machine learning for design optimization, simulation acceleration, and performance analysis of ERS systems (MGU-K, CU-K, ES) using telemetry and physics-based data.

Key Responsibilities

• Build neural network surrogates (e.g., PINNs, graph nets) emulating ERS physics across thermal, electrical, degradation behaviors.
• Implement tool-agnostic GA/BO optimization loops for multi-objective ERS design (mass/power/reliability).
• Fuse/process petabyte-scale datasets from bench/dyno/track + DiL/HiL/SiL sims for training/validation.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification on ERS parameter spaces.
• Develop ML-accelerated workflows integrated with NX/AVL/MATLAB/ANSYS sim chains.
• Validate models against real duty cycles; iterate for FIA-constrained optima.
• Document optimization pipelines, neural architectures, and results for design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS/EE/Math/Physics; Master's/PhD in ML/scientific computing preferred.
• 3+ years building neural surrogates for engineering sims; GA/BO optimization experience.
• Expert in PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX; large-scale time-series/physics data pipelines.
• Proficiency handling multi-fidelity datasets (real + DiL/HiL/HiL/SiL).
• Familiarity with hybrid powertrains, multi-physics sim tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• F1 ERS plant modeling (cell/MGU/ES performance prediction).
• Neural operators/PINNs for PDE surrogates; multi-fidelity BO.
• HPC workflows, data versioning (DVC), containerization.
• Domain expertise in e-motors, batteries, power electronics.

Personal Attributes

• Delivers under aggressive development timelines.
• Innovates across model/design/compute trade-offs.
• Communicates complex ML insights to design engineers.
• Rigorous validator of sim fidelity against reality.
• Passionate about F1 performance engineering.

Benefits

Includes Access To Bonus scheme
Private healthcare
401(k) plan including company match
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
32 days annual leave (including holidays)
Free financial advisor access
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Subsidized on-site dining
On-site gym
Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

About the Role

Joining GM Performance Power Units means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

Schedule

Commutes to Concord, NC.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.