Vehicle Dynamics and Loads Prediction CAE Engineer

Job Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week.  Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

Please note: Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Sponsorship:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM Defense: 
GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, and autonomy and connectivity solutions to global defense, security, and government markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense’s technologies results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars spent in independent research and development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. For more information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.

The Role:

The Vehicle Dynamics and Loads Prediction CAE Engineer position duties include building and running Multi-body Dynamics models for Automotive Vehicle Dynamics applications including Ride and Handling and Loads in direct support of GM Defense.

What You’ll Do:

Directly working with designers, release engineers, validation engineers, test engineers, and chief engineers to support the vehicle dynamics and chassis loads as well as ride and handling assessments on GM Defense projects. This will primarily be done by building multi body dynamics models and utilize to:

• Establish optimized suspension and steering kinematic and compliance properties.
• Virtually integrate chassis tuning parts to meet vehicle-level ride, handling and steering targets.
• Optimize body and chassis structure cross-functionally with appropriate teams.
• Predict chassis interface loads to facilitate body and chassis systems.
• Integrate control systems as required for performance simulations.
• Further virtual development capability by creating new CAE load cases consistent with objective tests and subjective evaluations.
• Integrate cross-functional vehicle dynamics model including chassis & propulsion controls and physics and act as a single point of contact for users inside and outside of the team.
• Continually improve fidelity of chassis / vehicle models.
• Support / enable transition from hardware/on-road based development to lab and CAE environments through collaboration with vehicle development and objective test counterparts.
• Interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross‐functionally and cross‐culturally to grow relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to communicate, empower and influence others to enable world class designs, packaging efficiency and vehicle integration across SMT’s and Development teams.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Naval Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of relevant CAE engineering experience.
• Experience with multibody and/or controls integration Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools such as ADAMS/MotionView, Simpack, Carsim, Carmarker, MATLAB/Simulink or other similar CAE tools.
• Proven ability to work in teams, balancing technical theory with practical limitations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Additional Job Description

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Naval Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant CAE engineering experience.
• Advanced project work in vehicle dynamics and/or multi body dynamics modeling.
• Practical automotive experience - Building, restoring, modifying; Performance driving schools.
• Experience in automotive chassis tuning and vehicle development.
• Experience with finite element solvers and pre-processers.

Please note: Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Sponsorship:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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