Virtual Propulsion Engineer – 1-D Dynamics & NVH Analysis

Description

• Drive high-impact analytical modeling —build, debug, and execute advanced models, translating insights into clear, actionable direction that influences engineering decisions
• Engage across the organization —actively participate in development team discussions and collaborate with a broad network of engineers to shape outcomes and drive alignment
• Partner with the N&V community to deliver propulsion system load cases and Amesim plant models that directly enable program success
• Lead the shift toward virtualization by advancing analysis capabilities that reduce reliance on physical testing and accelerate decision-making
• Champion continuous improvement by developing and enhancing standard work, ensuring best practices are scalable, efficient, and easy to adopt
• Make an impact across the full lifecycle —support programs from concept through production, optimizing CAE models to deliver maximum value to customers
• Push capability boundaries by contributing to next-generation propulsion N&V tools, methods, and approaches
• Relentlessly pursue efficiency gains —identify and drive cost, size, and performance improvements with a results-oriented mindset
• Lead and inspire —provide technical direction, mentorship, and energy that elevates team performance and enables high-quality, efficient execution
• Build strong, influential partnerships across Advanced, Program, Design Release, Validation, Calibration, and Controls teams to drive integrated, high-performing solutions

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience with 1D Amesim simulations
• Extensive knowledge in Structural Dynamics as it as it pertains to NVH
• Understanding of ICE, PHEV and BEV vehicle system and integration
• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to collaborate with our overseas analysis support team
• Familiarity with a variety of other CAE tools (such as HyperMesh, Optistruct, ANSA, AMEsim, ADAMS/or any MBD Tools], Actran, Abaqus, Python and/or Matlab etc.)

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Noise & Vibration
• Hands-on experience applying Amesim to analyze propulsion system behavior and performance
• Strong programming capability in MATLAB and/or Python to enable efficient data analysis and model development
• Demonstrated interest or experience in AI/ML applications —leveraging data-driven methods, automation, or intelligent tools to enhance modeling, improve predictive accuracy, and drive engineering efficiency
• Experience in Controls/Calibrations and Hands-On Testing [Vehicle and/or Lab]
• Proficient on numerical analyses [resolve numerical stiffness and singularity problems]
• Experience in Drive Quality development [Low frequency vibration and vehicle response]
• Thorough understanding of signal processing
• Fluency in Co-simulation using function mock up unit (FMU)
• Recognized as technical leader in 1D Amesim Modeling tools

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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}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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