General Motors · 14 hours ago
Virtual Propulsion Engineer- Dynamics & NVH Analysis
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGeneral Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle designs and experiences. They are seeking a Virtual Propulsion Engineer to lead FEA based structural dynamic stress analysis for various propulsion systems, collaborating with teams to enhance component design and analysis capabilities.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build, troubleshoot, and run complex analytical models to assess dynamic stress behavior as well as noise and vibration performance
Provide component level and/or system level design recommendations to customers (DRE’s, N&V engineers) based on interpretation of analysis results
Advance analysis capabilities to reduce physical testing needs and support GM’s vision for increased virtualization
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard work and procedural documentation
Support teams throughout the full program lifecycle—from concept through production—ensuring CAE models are optimized for effective customer use
Lead capability‑building initiatives related to our area of expertise
Drive efforts in cost reduction, size optimization, and overall efficiency improvements
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of virtual propulsion work
Build and sustain strong partnerships with cross‑functional teams, including Advanced, Program, Design Release, Validation, and NVH engineering groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or other related fields
3+ years of engineering experience with FEA software (Abaqus, Optistruct)
Knowledge of Structural Dynamics as it pertains to NVH
Understanding of ICE, PHEV and BEV vehicle system and integration
High level of technical problem-solving skills and experience in the production domain to address vehicle level issues
Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to collaborate with our overseas analysis support team
Ability to create and present information to leadership, peers, customers, and suppliers in a clear and concise manner
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.)
Preferred
M.S. and/or PhD in Engineering with specialization in Noise and Vibrations, FEA and Physics preferred
5+ year of experience with 3D FEA analysis of propulsion related systems
Experience with programming in Matlab and/or Python
Experience with MDO- Multi Disciplinary Optimization
Thorough understanding of signal processing
Recognized as technical leader in FEA Modeling tools
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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