Brake Systems CAE Architect: Virtual Integration

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Brake Systems VDDV Virtual Integration Engineer to drive high-fidelity simulations for brake system design and validation. You will connect component-level physics to full-vehicle performance, collaborating across domains to ensure robust, optimized designs.

You will shape virtual engineering by developing advanced simulation methods, automation tools, and data-driven workflows to speed and improve decision-making across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or a similar area of study.
• 5+ years of experience in CFD and/or FEA.
• 2+ years in braking noise analysis.
• Predicting frequencies and mode shapes using ABAQUS (or equivalent).
• Fatigue life predictions using DesignLife (or ABAQUS) and strains from ABAQUS or hardware test.
• Familiarity with CAE tools LS-Dyna, ABAQUS, SimSolid, OptiStruct and Star CCM+.
• Strong interpersonal style to lead partners toward mutual goals.
• Commitment to psychological safety, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create structural and/or CFD simulation for brake system design, development, and validation.
• Present results and generate actionable recommendations.
• Engage in Brake Product Development Teams (PDT) and Vehicle Performance Integration Team meetings (VPIT).
• Collaborate with release, development, and validation engineers to lead new virtual test methods.
• Develop, track, and update CAE portion of Analysis, Development, and Validation plan.
• Write clear engineering reports documenting analysis work.
• Oversee integrated supplier CAE activities and provide technical direction.
• Lead development of new CAE techniques to improve model accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in CAE focus groups and generate CAE-based product design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development and complex design analyses.

Skills

CFD/FEA

ABAQUS

Brake Noise

LS-Dyna

SimSolid

Team Leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Engineering degree

Tools

ABAQUS

LS-Dyna

SimSolid

OptiStruct

Star CCM+

MATLAB

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Brake Systems VDDV Virtual Integration Engineer to drive high-fidelity simulations for brake system design and validation. You will connect component-level physics to full-vehicle performance, collaborating across domains to ensure robust, optimized designs.

You will shape virtual engineering by developing advanced simulation methods, automation tools, and data-driven workflows to speed and improve decision-making across the enterprise.