Virtual Propulsion Engineer - Thermal & Hydraulics

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors Corporation in Warren, Michigan, seeks a Virtual Propulsion Engineer - Thermal & Hydraulics to develop system-level models for electrified and conventional propulsion. You will build 1D and coarse 3D models and blend data from different domains for co-simulation, guiding design decisions.

Join a collaborative team focused on propulsion systems, with mentoring to peers and a hybrid work arrangement requiring presence in Warren at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with simulation, design, testing, or release of propulsion-related systems or hardware.
• Ability to interpret analysis results and communicate technical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, build, and exercise analytical system-level models for electrified and conventional propulsion systems using 1D software tools.
• Integrate plant models from different domains into larger system-level models for co-simulation.
• Provide design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on analysis results.
• Collaborate with global propulsion teams and mentoring colleagues.
• Develop automation tools using Python or MATLAB.

Skills

Modeling & analysis

Communication of results

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GT-SUITE

AMESIM

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

## Virtual Propulsion Engineer - Thermal & HydraulicsApply: Hybrid: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202621100**Job Description**This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.## The RoleThis position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team focused on propulsion-related system models, including thermal, hydraulic, lubrication, and ventilation domains. Build 1D fluid dynamics and coarse 3D thermal models that support design development, validation, and the reduction of hardware testing. Simulations include battery cells, battery packs, drive units, electric motors, power electronics, combustion engines, and transmission-related systems.## What You'll Do* Conceptualize, build, and exercise analytical system-level models for electrified and conventional propulsion systems using 1D software tools such as GT-SUITE, AMESIM, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar.* Integrate plant models from different domains into larger system-level models capable of Software-in-the-Loop or Hardware-in-the-Loop co-simulation.* Provide component-level and system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on analysis results.* Contribute to improving analysis practices and tools to enhance prediction fidelity and execution speed.* Collaborate with analysis counterparts across several VDDV teams representing global propulsion systems and vehicle engineering.* Participate in mentoring and knowledge-sharing activities with TCS India colleagues and new team members.* Support technical problem resolution by leveraging simulation and analysis results.* Contribute to efficiency improvement projects, including the development of automation tools using Python or MATLAB.## Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.* 2+ years of experience with simulation, design, testing, or release of propulsion-related systems or hardware.* Experience with GT-SUITE, AMESIM, or similar software.* Working knowledge of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing.* Ability to interpret analysis results and communicate technical recommendations.## What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)* Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with coursework in heat transfer or fluid mechanics.* Experience with test-to-model correlation processes and variation analysis.* Experience with programming or scripting in Python, MATLAB, or similar software.* Experience with Siemens NX CAD modeling.* Familiarity with AI/ML methods or agentic workflows. 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.