Hybrid Powertrain Simulation Engineer – Racing Performance

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking an engineer to build powertrain plant models and CAE tools supporting racing programs, concept exploration, and calibration development. The role requires developing simulations for a range of propulsion systems and validating them against track data.

You will work with Matlab/Simulink to create vehicle-level models and collaborate across controls, calibration, test, and program teams in a hybrid onsite setting in Allen Park, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 2+ years modeling dynamic systems for simulation and control.
• 2+ years in real-time control system design and validation.
• Strong understanding of automotive powertrain concepts and vehicle dynamics.
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink for modeling,分析 and embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Build powertrain plant models and CAE tools to support decisions for racing programs.
• Size and select powertrain hardware and support hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Develop models for controls calibration, lap-time prediction, and drive-cycle evaluation.
• Integrate multidisciplinary vehicle models with controls, aerodynamics, and external models.
• Plan hardware testing and parameter estimation to validate models against track data.

Skills

Dynamic system modeling

Real-time control

Automotive powertrains

Matlab/Simulink

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

MS/PhD preferred in related field

Tools

AMESim

GT-POWER

Dymola

CarSim

CarMaker

Job description

Ford Racing is seeking an engineer to build powertrain plant models and CAE tools supporting racing programs, concept exploration, and calibration development. The role requires developing simulations for a range of propulsion systems and validating them against track data.

You will work with Matlab/Simulink to create vehicle-level models and collaborate across controls, calibration, test, and program teams in a hybrid onsite setting in Allen Park, MI.