Virtual Propulsion Engineer

General Motors

Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Significant hands-on experience with fea-based cae tools
Proven experience building and executing fea models from cad solid models
The Senior CAE Engineer will serve as a key technical leader responsible for developing advanced Computer-Aided Engineering capabilities to support General Motors' product development

Job Summary

  • The Senior CAE Engineer will serve as a key technical leader responsible for developing advanced Computer-Aided Engineering capabilities to support General Motors' product development.
  • This role requires the candidate to build high-quality Finite Element Analysis models from CAD solid models and correlate analytical results with physical test outcomes to improve model fidelity.
  • General Motors offers relocation benefits and emphasizes a hybrid work environment where selected candidates are expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week.

Matching Summary

The Senior CAE Engineer will serve as a key technical leader responsible for developing advanced Computer-Aided Engineering capabilities to support General Motors' product development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Significant hands-on experience with FEA-based CAE tools
  • Proven experience building and executing FEA models from CAD solid models
  • Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and structural analysis fundamentals
  • Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience supporting product development teams on full lifecycle programs
  • Familiarity with optimization, DOE, and automation of CAE workflows
  • Experience correlating CAE results with physical test data
  • Prior experience mentoring or leading other engineers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • No immigration sponsorship provided (US work authorization required)
  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days onsite per week

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization; no sponsorship available

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