General Motors

Senior Virtual Hardware Model Engineer

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or relevant field
  • 5+ years in product development or systems engineering, particularly in software/hardware connectivity
  • Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based simulation
  • Proven ability to deliver complex multi-domain models for SIL/HIL/CoSim workflows
  • Effective communication and strong collaboration skills
  • In-depth understanding of engineering concepts and modeling practices
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and guide the work of others, demonstrating creativity and autonomy

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-fidelity component plant models in MATLAB/Simulink that emulate hardware components' interfaces
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate hardware designs into modeling requirements
  • Implement plant models suitable for GM CoSim environments and ensure correct signal handling
  • Utilize supplier specifications and test results to enhance model fidelity continuously
  • Support integration of plant models into system-level co-simulation environments
  • Use plant models for virtual testing and performance evaluation prior to hardware availability
  • Document modeling assumptions and validation results for program traceability
  • Lead the development of model requirements and maintain technical documentation
  • Contribute to the establishment of best practices and standards for component modeling
  • Oversee system-level modeling strategy and integration of component models

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office expectations
  • Potential relocation benefits offered
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

The advancement of virtual tools has improved the way hardware and software can be optimized in vehicle design. As a Senior Virtual Hardware Model Engineer, you have the unique opportunity to shape GM's future by partnering cross functionally to develop models that unlock our ability to optimize design parameters within hardware components. In this role, you will lead development of select models in collaboration with suppliers, product development engineers, and other systems, software, and virtual teams.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Develop high-fidelity component plant models in MATLAB/Simulink that mathematically emulate the electrical, mechanical/physics, and software interfaces of GVHE hardware components.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally (Tech Specialists, DREs, VDDV, SIL, CoSim, suppliers) to understand hardware designs, control strategies, and boundary conditions, and translate them into clear modeling requirements.

  • Implement plant models in a form suitable for use in GM CoSim environments (e.g., FMU export), ensuring correct I/O definitions, signal naming, and execution behavior.

  • Use supplier specifications, design data, and physical test/bench/vehicle results to parameterize, correlate, and continuously improve model fidelity.

  • Support integration of component plant models into larger system and vehicle-level co-simulation environments, working closely with simulation integration and CoSim architecture teams.

  • Leverage plant models as virtual harness/component testers to confirm performance, run what-if studies, and explore fault and edge-case behavior before hardware is available.

  • Document modeling assumptions, limitations, calibration parameters, and validation results to enable reuse and traceability across programs.

  • Lead development and maintenance of model requirements documentation (Appendix C11, C12), with technical leadership in developing component plant model requirements, test needs, and deliverables are clearly specified and up to date.

  • Contribute to standard methods, libraries, and best practices for component plant modeling within GVHE, mentoring peers and helping scale the capability across programs

  • Own system-level modeling strategy across multiple components/domains (e.g., closures, thermal, chassis), including how component plant models roll up into integration/system models.

  • Define and drive standards and best practices for model architecture, naming, fidelity levels, correlation methods, and validation criteria across programs.

  • Lead model correlation and validation strategy: decide which tests/data are needed, set acceptance thresholds, and arbitrate trade-offs between fidelity and runtime.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or other relevant degree

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or work related to software/hardware connectivity. Preferred experience in translating physical phenomena into mathematical/Simulink models (electrical, mechanical, and software I/O).

  • Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink or similar software that uses code-based logic for model-based simulation.

  • Track record of delivering complex multi-domain models (coupled electrical–mechanical–software behavior) into SIL/HIL/CoSim workflows.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Skilled and proficient with a variety of field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

  • Extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.

  • Ability to perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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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 General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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