F1 Propulsion 1D Simulation Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

32 days annual leave

On-site gym

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units, Concord, NC, seeks a 1D engine simulation expert to develop physics-based GT Power models for combustion engines. You will simulate intake/exhaust systems, correlate to dyno/vehicle data, and provide data-driven recommendations for hardware and calibration development.

You will lead DOEs, optimize designs, and translate CFD/test insights into actionable models while collaborating with hardware, calibration, and vehicle integration teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in propulsion simulation or engine performance analysis with GT SUITE/GT Power.
• Strong understanding of combustion engines, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience building, correlating, and evaluating 1D models for hardware development.
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting for post processing and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 1D engine and propulsion models in GT Power for intake/exhaust systems.
• Correlate models to test data (dyno/rig/vehicle) and document assumptions.
• Simulate full load/part load maps to support performance and thermal assessments.
• Perform DOE and optimization studies in GT Suite for design/calibration spaces.
• Translate 3D CFD/test insights into 1D representations for manifolds/ports.
• Develop templates for GT Power model setup, correlation, and analyses.
• Process large model/data sets for post processing, visualization, and reporting.
• Provide design/calibration recommendations at component/system level.
• Communicate results through reports, presentations, and design reviews.

Skills

Engine simulation

Data analysis

Python scripting

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive)

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

GT Power

GT SUITE

WAVE

1D CFD tools

Job description

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

F1 Propulsion 1D Simulation Engineer - Onsite

Job Summary

The GM Performance Power Units team is seeking an expert in engine simulation that is responsible for developing and maintaining physics based, 1D simulation models of combustion engines using GT SUITE / GT Power. These models are used to predict performance, fuel consumption, heat rejection, and system interactions during the development process. Specific functions include model building, correlation and evaluation. You will manage multiple projects and provide technical insight into problem solving, leveraging the model results to provide clear, data driven recommendations for hardware design and calibration development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 1D engine and propulsion models in GT Power including complete intake and exhaust systems.
• Correlate models to test data (dyno/rig/vehicle) for torque, power, air mass, BSFC, temperatures, and pressures; document correlation quality and underlying assumptions.
• Simulate full load and part load operating maps, including steady state sweeps and transient maneuvers, to support performance, drivability, and thermal assessments.
• Perform DOE and optimization studies within GT Suite to explore design and calibration spaces (valve events, boost, turbo sizing, combustion and heat rejection levers, etc.).
• Translate 3D CFD and test insights into 1D model representations, including proper discretization of manifolds, ports, and system components, and appropriate use of loss and heat transfer models.
• Develop and improve standard methods and templates for GT Power model setup, correlation, FRM conversion, and coupled analyses (e.g., GT Power/Converge procedures).
• Process and structure large model and lab data sets into standardized formats for efficient post processing, visualization, and reporting.
• Provide design and calibration recommendations at component and system level (ie. induction, boosting, exhaust, valvetrain interfaces) based on model results and sensitivity analysis.
• Communicate results and trade offs through clear technical reports, presentations, and design reviews with hardware testing, mechanical simulation, calibration, and vehicle integration teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Engineering Physics).
• 4+ years of experience in propulsion simulation, virtual engineering, or engine performance analysis, with a primary focus on GT SUITE / GT Power or similar 1D CFD tools (e.g., WAVE).
• Strong fundamental understanding of combustion engines, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer, including how these are represented in 1D models.
• Demonstrated experience building, correlating, and evaluating 1D models used for hardware development, calibration, or vehicle performance prediction.
• Experience with engine dynamometer testing and data analysis
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools (e.g. Python) for post processing, automation, and reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex modeling results to diverse technical and leadership audiences.
• High level of analytical ability, attention to detail, and comfort with ambiguity, especially when defining assumptions and interpreting results for new architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field with emphasis on IC engines, thermodynamics, or fluid mechanics.
• 7+ years of experience with GT Power or similar 1D engine simulation tools, including advanced features (FRM, optimization, coupled models).
• Experience with engine calibration, controls, and model based calibration techniques
• Background in engine testing and development, including correlation of simulation to dyno and/or vehicle data for performance and drivability metrics.
• Familiarity with coupled 1D–3D CFD analyses (e.g., GT Power with STAR CCM+ or CONVERGE) for manifolds / ports.
• Experience establishing and maintaining standard work, templates, and training material for 1D simulation methods within a broader engineering community.
• High level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross functional, global teams (hardware, mechanical simulation, testing, calibration, thermal, vehicle integration).

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave (including holidays)
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on-site dining
• On-site gym
• Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It’s all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that’s as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed.

Join us and help power what’s next.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

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