3D-CFD-Senior Propulsion System Virtual Engineer – Combustion System

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Company vehicle lease

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Senior Propulsion System Virtual Engineer to guide design teams and analyze propulsion components using CFD tools to ensure functional objectives are met.

You will build and evaluate analytical CFD models, modify CAD data for CFD models, and present results to peers and management while advancing analysis practices and technology across the propulsion group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of CFD experience on propulsion systems.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools for propulsion systems modeling and simulation (e.g. Converge, Ansa, Star-CCM+)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated technical problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze combustion system designs to meet functional requirements.
• Build and exercise analytical CFD models using Converge.
• Provide design recommendations based on analysis results.
• Modify CAD models of propulsion components to support CFD models.
• Improve analysis practices and tools to increase fidelity and speed.
• Present results to engineering peers, chief engineers, and propulsion system management.
• Document objectives, results, conclusions and assumptions using reports.
• Collaborate with test engineers to enhance lab procedures and develop first-time capable techniques.
• Stay updated on new technology and competitive products.

Skills

CFD simulations

Propulsion systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

AI/ML concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Converge

Ansa

Star-CCM+

Matlab Simulink

Visual Basic

Visual C++

Job description

Senior Propulsion System Virtual Engineer

The Senior Propulsion System Virtual Engineer is responsible for providing guidance to design teams. He/ She will be an integral part of the development team. The engineer is responsible for utilizing commercial and /or internal tools to analyze propulsion components / systems to ensure functional objectives are met.

Responsibility of the senior engineer position will include, but not limited to:

• The simulation engineer analyzes combustion system designs and concepts to achieve functional requirements
• Builds and exercises analytical models for internal combustion engines using commercial 3D CFD software tools such as Converge.
• Provides component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results.
• Retrieves and modifies CAD models of propulsion system components to support the development of CFD models.
• Enhances current standard analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and/or execution speed in collaboration with the method development teams
• Participates in product design and development teams and regularly presents analysis results to engineering peers, Chief engineers and propulsion system management.
• Documents analysis objectives, results, conclusions and assumptions using a standard report template.
• Cooperatively works with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development of first-time capable analysis techniques and the physical means reduction.
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in CFD simulations on propulsion systems with focus on combustion system development
• Experience with engineering analysis tools for Propulsion systems modeling and simulation (e.g. Converge, Ansa, Star-CCM+)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated technical problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masterdegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Applied Physics
• Good overall knowledge of propulsion system technologies and corresponding energy transformation systems
• Experience in Combustion system and combustion system simulations
• Experience with AI and ML algorithms
• Good skill in programming with commercial software (e.g. Matlab Simulink, Visual Basic, Visual C++)
• Demonstrated/proven expertise / record of applied knowledge for design / process improvements

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.