Safety Performance Integration Engineer/Senior Engineer - Structural/Post-Crash Electrical Performance - GPSSC)

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Crashworthiness Engineer to advance safety integration across the vehicle development lifecycle. You will lead CAE simulations (structural and PCEI) using LS-DYNA and coordinate with cross-functional teams to balance safety and performance targets.

Senior/Lead level incumbents will mentor junior members and drive complex, multi-project initiatives. The role supports a hybrid work model in collaboration with global teams and key safety forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics).
• 2+ years with CAE or related engineering experience (DRE, validation, lab).
• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Perform CAE simulations to evaluate structural or PCEI performance for high-speed impact load cases using LS-DYNA software.
• Lead vehicle design decisions with feasible, timely recommendations to meet safety performance targets.
• Collaborate with vehicle program teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to implement design changes.
• Use advanced CAE tools (Variation Study/DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize performance.
• Plan, prepare, and analyze post-test results; compare CAE with test results and communicate findings.
• Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.
• Present performance status at Safety PIT, PDT, CIT, SP-QIT forums.
• Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors.

Skills

CAE proficiency

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

Unigraphics

TeamCenter

PRIMER

HyperWorks

VisMockup

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

At GM, safety is the foundation of everything we build. Our vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion depends on engineers like you and as a Crashworthiness Engineer, you'll be on the front lines of making it real. GM's Global Product Safety, Systems and Certification (GPSSC) organization is seeking Senior Performance Integration Engineers and Performance Integration Engineers. Based on your engineering background, your focus will be on Structural Performance Integration or Post Crash Electrical Integrity (PCEI). You will lead technical projects across the full vehicle development lifecycle, bringing engineering initiative, creativity, and independent judgment to this work. You will provide technical direction while collaborating with cross-functional groups to prioritize safety and balance requirements. This position may be filled with a Senior Performance Integration Engineer or a Performance Integration Engineer. The level for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results. Utilize GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for all simulations and ensure high-quality models.
• Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulations to evaluate either structural performance or PCEI performance for high-speed frontal, side, and rear impact load cases using LS-DYNA software.
• Using CAE to lead the vehicle design, generate feasible and timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets for the vehicle program as documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS). Balance safety requirements based on the results of crash simulations for the major safety load cases with other performance requirements.
• Work with engineering functions, vehicle program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and others to implement design changes as required to achieve vehicle performance.
• Use advanced CAE tools and methods (Variation Study/DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize performance.
• Plan, prepare, execute and analyze post-test results for testing at the Vehicle Proving Grounds. Interpret measurements, conduct analysis, and compare CAE to test results. Effectively communicate results and proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and verify solutions.
• Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.
• Present performance status at appropriate forums on regular basis (Safety PIT, PDT, CIT, SP-QIT)
• Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Level

• Exercise independent discretion and judgment on significant matters based on professional knowledge.
• Manage complex issues and assignments requiring conceptual thinking, originality and ingenuity of approaches, and a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts to achieve the results.
• Capable of managing broad or multiple projects with high degree of difficulty.
• Serves as a mentor to more junior level team members providing coaching and guidance on difficult issues.

Yours Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics.
• 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience (DRE, validation, lab).
• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Yours Skills & Abilities (Additional Required Qualifications) Senior Level

• 4+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience (DRE, validation, lab).
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Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics.
• Working knowledge of CAE and Validation tools – training available in LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, and other CAE tools.
• Experience in virtual CAE and PCEI performance integration experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Global Safety Requirements and Standards – training available.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications and performance integration related applications.

Additional Preferred Skills, Experience and Education Senior Level

• 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or performance integration experience

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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