Virtual Propulsion Engineer – 1-D Dynamics, NVH Analysis

General Motors

Propulsion Dynamics & NVH Analysis Engineer creating 1D Amesim mechanical modeling analysis for vehicle propulsion systems. Collaborating across teams to drive engineering decisions and enhance virtualization capabilities.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

analytical modeling1D Amesim simulationsStructural DynamicsICE vehicle systemsPHEV vehicle systemsBEV vehicle systemsHyperMeshOptistructANSAPython

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipmentorshipcommunicationcontinuous improvementresults-oriented mindsetinfluencingtechnical directionproblem-solvingteam performance

Tools & Technologies

CAE toolsADAMSActranAbaqusMatlabvirtualizationpropulsion system load casesAmesim plant modelsengineering decision-makingbest practices

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

N&V communitypropulsionphysical testingprogram successlifecycle supportcost improvementssize improvementsperformance improvementshigh-performing solutionsintegration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive high-impact analytical modeling —build, debug, and execute advanced models, translating insights into clear, actionable direction that influences engineering decisions
Engage across the organization —actively participate in development team discussions and collaborate with a broad network of engineers to shape outcomes and drive alignment
Partner with the N&V community to deliver propulsion system load cases and Amesim plant models that directly enable program success
Lead the shift toward virtualization by advancing analysis capabilities that reduce reliance on physical testing and accelerate decision-making
Champion continuous improvement by developing and enhancing standard work, ensuring best practices are scalable, efficient, and easy to adopt
Make an impact across the full lifecycle —support programs from concept through production, optimizing CAE models to deliver maximum value to customers
Push capability boundaries by contributing to next-generation propulsion N&V tools, methods, and approaches
Relentlessly pursue efficiency gains —identify and drive cost, size, and performance improvements with a results-oriented mindset
Lead and inspire —provide technical direction, mentorship, and energy that elevates team performance and enables high-quality, efficient execution
Build strong, influential partnerships across Advanced, Program, Design Release, Validation, Calibration, and Controls teams to drive integrated, high-performing solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
5+ years of engineering experience with 1D Amesim simulations
Extensive knowledge in Structural Dynamics as it as it pertains to NVH
Understanding of ICE, PHEV and BEV vehicle system and integration
Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to collaborate with our overseas analysis support team
Familiarity with a variety of other CAE tools (such as HyperMesh, Optistruct, ANSA, AMEsim, ADAMS/or any MBD Tools], Actran, Abaqus, Python and/or Matlab etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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