Crashworthiness CAE Engineer: Occupant Protection

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Crashworthiness Engineer to advance occupant performance integration for frontal or side impact conditions. You will lead CAE-driven projects across the vehicle development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance safety with other performance requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) and 2+ years in CAE, with LS-DYNA and automotive experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate occupant performance for high-speed frontal/side load cases.
• Lead vehicle design decisions to meet safety performance targets as documented in VTS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes for vehicle performance.
• Use DOE/DFSS/MDO methods to optimize performance.
• Plan and analyze post-test results at the Vehicle Proving Grounds and compare CAE to test results.

Skills

CAE simulations

LS-DYNA

Automotive engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s or PhD in Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

UNIGRAPHICS

TeamCenter

VisMockup

PRIMER

METAPOST

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Crashworthiness Engineer to advance occupant performance integration for frontal or side impact conditions. You will lead CAE-driven projects across the vehicle development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance safety with other performance requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) and 2+ years in CAE, with LS-DYNA and automotive experience preferred.