Senior Virtual Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Pratt Miller; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller in Michigan is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer III to advance product development through integrated simulation tools. This role will define and validate system-level requirements of mechanical systems, develop and execute simulation plans, correlate virtual models with physical test data, and assess system performance against program objectives.

You will collaborate across design, test, materials, and systems teams to ensure durability, validate multi-physics models, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with simulation tools and co-simulation.
• Hands-on experience with MBD tools and 1-D simulators.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Python/C++ is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and performance analysis of programs using virtual analysis workflows and co-simulation tools to meet technical requirements and program timing.
• Drive innovation in virtual simulation tools and methods.
• Architect, develop and execute virtual models capable of integrating hardware and software for a wide variety of mechanical systems.
• Develop and integrate multi-physics simulation tools to calibrate and validate software and hardware.
• Create and deploy functional mock-up units, FMUs, and other reduced-order or interface models for use by cross-functional teams.
• Develop durability requirements, load cases, acceptance criteria, and verification plans for components and systems.
• Build, run, and correlate rigid and flexible multibody dynamics models to predict loads, damage, motions, and other performance metrics.
• Work cross-functionally with design, test, materials, and systems teams to improve durability performance and close gaps between requirements, analysis, and validation.
• Document assumptions, methods, correlation results, and engineering recommendations.
• Generate clear, concise technical reports and effectively communicate findings to internal teams and customers
• Operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while driving progress across multidisciplinary teams

Skills

MBD tools

1-D simulation

Python

C++

CLI

Control systems

Matlab

Simulink

DOE methods

Signal processing

DAQ systems

Independent work

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

5+ years simulation experience

Tools

Adams

MotionSolve

Simscape Multibody

Simpack

Simscape

Job description

Pratt Miller in Michigan is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer III to advance product development through integrated simulation tools. This role will define and validate system-level requirements of mechanical systems, develop and execute simulation plans, correlate virtual models with physical test data, and assess system performance against program objectives.

You will collaborate across design, test, materials, and systems teams to ensure durability, validate multi-physics models, and