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Virtual Propulsion Engineer

Full-time

General Motors Proving Ground

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.

Senior CAE Engineer

Role Overview

As the Senior CAE Engineer , you will be a key technical leader responsible for developing, enhancing, and deploying advanced Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) capabilities to support product development. You will partner closely with cross-functional engineering teams to virtually evaluate designs, identify risks early, and drive data-based decisions that improve product performance, quality, and time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead CAE capability development

Own the creation, enhancement, and deployment of new CAE methodologies, tools, and best practices to support evolving product and performance requirements.

Identify gaps in current analysis capabilities and drive continuous improvement initiatives to close them.

  • Execute analysis for product development programs

Participate as the CAE lead on new, major, and minor product design programs , providing analysis-based insights to support concept selection, design trade-offs, and design validation.

Plan and execute simulation activities to assess structural performance, durability, stiffness, strength, or other performance attributes as required by the program.

  • Modeling and simulation

Build high-quality Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models from CAD solid models, including geometry cleanup, meshing, material assignment, boundary conditions, and load case definition.

Ensure models are robust, repeatable, and scalable for design iterations and design-of-experiments (DOE) studies.

  • Correlation, problem solving, and root cause analysis

Develop and apply methods for root cause analysis , failure investigation, and performance optimization using CAE results, physical test data, and field feedback.

Correlate analytical results with test outcomes to improve model fidelity and build confidence in simulation-based decision making.

  • Technical leadership and collaboration

Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers on CAE methods, tools, and best practices.

Collaborate with design, test, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure CAE insights are integrated into design requirements and hardware decisions.

Communicate complex analysis results in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Documentation and standards

Create and maintain documentation for analysis methods, workflows, and templates to ensure consistency and reusability.

Contribute to the development and enforcement of CAE standards, guidelines, and quality checks across programs.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field .

Significant hands-on experience with FEA-based CAE tools (e.g., ANSA, HyperMesh, Nastran, Abaqus, OptiStruct, or equivalent).

Proven experience building and executing FEA models from CAD solid models , including meshing, boundary condition setup, and results interpretation.

Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, and structural analysis fundamentals.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and translate simulation results into clear design recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and actionable way.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Experience supporting product development teams on full lifecycle programs (concept through launch).

Familiarity with optimization, DOE, and automation of CAE workflows.

  • Experience correlating CAE results with physical test data and refining models accordingly.
  • Prior experience mentoring or leading other engineers in a CAE-focused environment.

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}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .

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