GM Performance Power Units · 1 day ago
3D CFD Lead Engineer
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expGM Performance Power Units is seeking an experienced leader in combustion 3D CFD to drive the virtual engineering development of their Formula 1 power unit. In this role, you will develop in-house high-fidelity predictive combustion simulation capabilities using advanced 3D tools, collaborating with various teams to design and optimize a race-winning F1 engine.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of in-house 3D CFD combustion simulation models in Converge CFD for F1 engine design, development, and optimization
Collaborate with the fuels team to create racing fuel surrogates and chemical kinetics mechanisms compliant with FIA regulations
Simulate airflow, fuel spray, combustion, and knock for high-performance motorsport applications
Develop and validate engine heat transfer models to accurately predict combustion heat rejection
Innovate and implement analytical methods for engine technologies (boost devices, EGR, variable valve lift, etc.) with predictive capabilities that reduce testing needs
Protect IP through patents and trade secrets
Provide design recommendations based on CFD and system-level analysis
Work with test engineers to correlate and validate simulation results
Create and enhance post-processing and automation tools in MATLAB and/or Python
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
12+ years of propulsion simulation and/or virtual engineering experience
Strong understanding of combustion engines and modeling in Converge CFD
Knowledge of fuel properties and chemical kinetics
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments developing new capabilities
Preferred
PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
8+ years of propulsion simulation and/or virtual engineering experience (with emphasis on high-performance engines)
Expert-level Converge CFD proficiency
Experience in turbulent jet ignition and advanced combustion concepts
Record of innovation via patents/trade secrets
Proficiency with Chemkin, MATLAB, ANSA
Experience with CFD User-Defined Functions
Programming in Python, C/C++, or Fortran
High-level analytical skills for complex problem-solving
Broad understanding of all phases of the vehicle development process
Company
GM Performance Power Units
GM Performance Power Units develops hybrid and electric powertrains for Cadillac's Formula 1 program.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase