Safety CAE Modeling Engineer GM Defense

Job Description

The Role

This engineer will create and maintain computer-aided engineering (CAE) models for assigned GM Defense Virtual Design Development and Validation (VDDV) projects with a primary focus on LS-DYNA model development. The role will support model preparation execution post-processing documentation and issue resolution for vehicle and component-level analyses.

The engineer will work within established GM modeling processes coordinate with design analysis materials program and simulation teams and apply sound engineering judgment to resolve non-routine modeling issues. The role will also contribute to process improvements and automation that improve model quality repeatability and delivery timing.

What Youll Do

The position requires the ability to work independently on standard assignments seek guidance when issues fall outside established methods and communicate assumptions risks and results clearly.

• Create update and quality-check CAE (computer-aided engineering) models using established GM modeling standards.
• Prepare LS-DYNA models and perform pre-processing and post-processing for assigned vehicle and component-level analyses.
• Review model quality and results for completeness and consistency; document assumptions findings and open issues.
• Identify and resolve non-routine modeling issues using engineering judgment escalating issues outside established methods.
• Apply established modeling procedures to GM Defense requirements and escalate proposed deviations for review.
• Coordinate with designers design release engineers (DREs) materials specialists simulation engineers and program teams to obtain inputs and resolve issues.
• Communicate model status risks issues and timing to project stakeholders.
• Support assigned analyses in applicable vehicle safety occupant rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) crashworthiness instrumentation and sensing domains.
• Contribute to process automation using Python Tcl/Tk or similar scripting tools.
• Share modeling methods and lessons learned with teammates and recommend improvements to modeling processes tools and documentation.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics
• 3 years of relevant experience in CAE FEA vehicle engineering or a related technical field
• Ability to use sound engineering judgment collaborate with cross-functional teammates and seek guidance when requirements or methods are unclear
• Basic scripting capability in Python Tcl/Tk or similar tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve modeling efficiency
• Experience developing LS-DYNA models and using pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA or Primer
• Experience using engineering software such as Siemens NX Teamcenter or visualization tools to support model creation
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills written and oral for working with engineering and program stakeholders
• DFSS black belt or similar certification
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident asylee or refugee).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated proficiency in FEA modeling tools
• Experience directly with ANSA as the pre-processing tool for modeling support
• Engineering design and release experience
• Optimization integration into product design and development

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident asylee or refugee).

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident asylee or refugee).

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