Senior Propulsion CFD Engineer: 3D Thermal & Multiphase

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a CFD specialist within Global Propulsion Engineering in Warren, MI. You will develop and apply CFD methods for electrification propulsion components, advancing multiphase flow and thermal simulations to influence design and manufacturing decisions.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 5 years of CFD experience and expertise in CFD procedures, plus knowledge of propulsion systems. Hybrid work schedule and relocation benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering is required.
• 5 years of CFD experience.
• Proven expertise in developing new CFD procedures.
• Familiarity with propulsion system design, operation, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new CFD simulations for electrification propulsion components.
• Collaborate in small teams to develop complex multiphase flow and thermal simulations.
• Apply capabilities to impact design, manufacturing processes, and eliminate hardware testing.
• Provide component- or system-level design recommendations based on analysis results.
• Present analysis results to peers and management.
• Mentor colleagues and provide technical assistance.
• Provide insights for problem resolution using analysis results.
• Benchmark new procedures, technology, or software tools.
• Contribute to automation tool development using Python or Java.

Skills

CFD simulations

CFD procedures

Propulsion system knowledge

Python/Java scripting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

STAR-CCM

Simerics-MP

Job description

General Motors is seeking a CFD specialist within Global Propulsion Engineering in Warren, MI. You will develop and apply CFD methods for electrification propulsion components, advancing multiphase flow and thermal simulations to influence design and manufacturing decisions.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 5 years of CFD experience and expertise in CFD procedures, plus knowledge of propulsion systems. Hybrid work schedule and relocation benefits are offered.