Senior CFD Engineer - 3D Airflow & Combustion (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Global Technical Specialist in Pontiac, Michigan, to join the Engine Performance and Calibration team. This hybrid role requires expertise in engine airflow and combustion modeling, focusing on the future of internal combustion engine technology.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in compressible CFD analysis, proficiency with several CFD software tools, and a strong background in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include leading technical developments and optimizing combustion chamber designs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with compressible CFD analysis of powertrain-related systems.
• 7+ years’ experience in CFD software for combustion simulation.
• Strong understanding of engine combustion testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical method development and roadmap for fuel spray and combustion analysis.
• Design and optimize combustion chamber geometries.
• Simulate and interpret combustion processes and heat transfer.

Skills

CFD analysis of powertrain-related systems

Engine combustion testing

Programming (Java, MATLAB, Python)

Machine learning, data-driven modeling

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CFD software (CONVERGE, STAR-CD, STAR-CCM+)

ProStar, ICEM, Hypermesh

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Global Technical Specialist in Pontiac, Michigan, to join the Engine Performance and Calibration team. This hybrid role requires expertise in engine airflow and combustion modeling, focusing on the future of internal combustion engine technology.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in compressible CFD analysis, proficiency with several CFD software tools, and a strong background in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include leading technical developments and optimizing combustion chamber designs.