General Motors

Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Integration Engineer

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Milford, MI 48381In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in vehicle dynamics and co-simulation
  • Strong teamwork skills with a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support program issue resolution by coordinating with co-simulation partners
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vehicle dynamics co-simulation users
  • Assist in forecasting and planning resource needs
  • Identify innovative opportunities to improve engineering processes
  • Ensure alignment of software and hardware release milestones for co-simulation packages
  • Design and integrate virtual models for active chassis systems into simulation frameworks
  • Develop and assess vehicle dynamics models for various powertrain types
  • Verify and validate virtual controllers and simulation components against vehicle specifications

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring on-site attendance at least three times a week
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge vehicle dynamics technology
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on continuous innovation in vehicle engineering practices
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

The Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Integration Engineer is responsible for supporting the move to virtual engineering by leading the integration of full-vehicle cross-functional co-simulation packages focused on vehicle dynamics and related disciplines. This position is highly technical and collaborative, involving partner teams throughout Virtual Design Development and Validation (VDDV), Vehicle Performance, Validation, Global Vehicle Hardware Engineering and Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering. The role deals with multiple emerging technologies, and constant pursuit of innovation is key to its success.

What You'll Do
  • Support resolution of program issues by aligning co-simulation partners to meet technical and timing demands.
  • Act as the single point of contact for vehicle dynamics co-sim users, resolving usage concerns.
  • Support forecast and planning needs, escalating needs for required resources.
  • Help identify strategic opportunities for innovating processes and methods.
  • Align software releases, calibration milestones, and vehicle hardware release milestones to ensure the virtual vehicle co-simulation package is consistently up to date.
  • Design, develop, and integrate virtual models representing both hardware and software behavior for active chassis systems such as Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Electric Power Steering (EPS), Active Rear Steering (ARS), Semi-Active Damping System (SADS), and others into co-sim frameworks for Electric Vehicle (EV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) programs to enable vehicle dynamics performance and chassis controls software development, calibration, and validation.
  • Develop and integrate multi-body and 1-D vehicle dynamics models including vehicle mass, aerodynamics, brake system, front and rear steering systems, front and rear suspension systems, tire models, propulsion systems, and sensor models such as the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) into Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation platforms.
  • Create, evaluate, review, and verify Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) based embedded controller models for EBCM, EPS, ARS, SADS, and other vehicle systems.
  • Create and evaluate serial data communication interfaces for embedded chassis controller models to simulate communication between Electronic Control Units (ECUs) through Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), and Ethernet bus messages for SIL and HIL simulations.
  • Integrate chassis simulation components to enable loads prediction for performing structural design analysis of safety-critical components.
  • Verify and validate integrated virtual Electronic Control Units (vECUs), serial data communication systems, and vehicle models to meet vehicle-specific architecture and dynamic requirements of current and future model years for our product portfolio.
  • Develop test procedures to enhance virtual vehicle development, calibration, and validation, and work with suppliers to troubleshoot issues in the virtual models provided for those activities.
  • Perform closed-loop learning to validate the performance of chassis controller models and analyze simulation data against vehicle data to improve the fidelity of the virtual chassis controllers.
  • Effectively debug and troubleshoot issues in embedded software by analyzing source code written in C/C++.
  • Develop and validate automated simulation run scripts using MATLAB and Python.
  • Support implementation and utilization of Simulation Data Management (SDM) and version control tools to manage vehicle dynamics plant models and virtual controller models, effectively leveraging tools like GitHub for that purpose.
  • Define requirements for supplier co-sim packages, and work with them to ensure consistency of deliverables in terms of quality and timing, escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Ensure co-sim packages meet standards as defined by the SIE governance team.
  • Represent the needs of vehicle dynamics among SIE peers from other disciplines.
  • Advocate for adoption of virtual methods for vehicle design, development, and validation.


Your Skills & Abilities
  • BS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in the space.
  • Proven ability to work in teams, balancing technical theory with practical limitations.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.


What Will Give You the Competitive Edge
  • MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the space.
  • Automotive hands-on experience with building, restoring, and modifying vehicles. Completion of performance driving instruction.
  • Participation in collegiate/competitive teams such as Baja SAE (Mini Baja), Formula SAE, EcoCAR, PACE, or comparable programs.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one multibody dynamics tool (e.g., Simpack or MSC ADAMS) to build, run, and post-process baseline models. Ability to interpret results and debug basic model issues.
  • Working knowledge of real-time 1-D vehicle dynamics tools (e.g., CarSim or IPG CarMaker) to set up scenarios, execute runs, and interface with MATLAB/Simulink where needed.
  • Exposure to vECU environments (e.g., dSPACE VEOS or equivalent). Ability to execute simulations, review logs, and support integration of models/plant components.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for scripting, model setup, parameter sweeps, and data analysis. Ability to follow modeling guidelines and code-gen conventions.
  • Experience using modern Version Control Systems (Git preferred, familiarity with SVN/TFS a plus) for branching, pull requests, and code reviews.
  • Familiarity with SDM/PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, IBM Rational Team Concert) for model storage, configuration, and traceability.
  • Experience with one or more languages such as Python and/or C/C++. Ability to write clear, well-documented scripts/utilities to automate simulation workflows and data processing.
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.

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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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