Early-Career CAE Engineer - Hybrid Virtual Design

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

General Motors’ Virtual Design, Development & Validation (VDDV) team at Warren invites early-career engineers to shape the future of vehicle development using advanced simulation and virtual tools. In this role you’ll learn from experts, build CAE skills, and see your work influence concepts through production.

You’ll run simulation-based analyses (FEA, CFD, multibody dynamics), post-process results, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve design issues.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CAE tools from coursework, projects, research, or internships.
• Understanding of material properties and exposure to FEA/CFD/multibody dynamics; familiarity with CAE modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google tools; interest in automation/scripting (e.g., Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run simulation-based analyses (FEA, CFD, multibody dynamics, and related tools) to support key vehicle design decisions.
• Analyze and post-process results, create plots, and summarize findings for design and program reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (engineering, design, manufacturing, validation, suppliers, and program teams).
• Help resolve vehicle issues quickly by using virtual methods to explore design options and tradeoffs.
• Champion the use of virtual engineering, AI, automation, and analytics to improve speed and built-in quality.

Skills

CAE tools

Analytical thinking

Communication

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or related Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

OptiStruct

LS-DYNA

Job description

General Motors’ Virtual Design, Development & Validation (VDDV) team at Warren invites early-career engineers to shape the future of vehicle development using advanced simulation and virtual tools. In this role you’ll learn from experts, build CAE skills, and see your work influence concepts through production.

You’ll run simulation-based analyses (FEA, CFD, multibody dynamics), post-process results, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve design issues.