Powertrain Modeling and Simulation engineer Location Muskegon, Michigan Full time direct Full benefits Relocation No visas US Citizen or Green Card Job Description: The Senior Specialist Modeling and Simulation position will be responsible for the design and development of components and subsystems for diesel engines, transmissions, and other mechanical systems for military ground vehicles.
The Modeling and Simulation Engineer will also be responsible for performing thermodynamic, structural, and mobility analysis of critical vehicle mobility components.
Additional responsibilities include test plan development and execution as well as failure analysis and customer support.
Essential Functions: Responsible for conducting structural, thermal and vibrational analysis of system, sub system and component level designs (using Ansys and GT Suite ).
Responsible for engine and transmission system performance modeling, vehicle performance modeling, and component performance modeling.
Ability to manage large projects with minimal oversight including delegation and review of work being performed.
Ability to communicate project details across functions within the company as well as with the customer.
Author engineering technical reports for submission to the customer.
Participate or lead new engine and transmission proposals.
Provide input to product specifications and design verification test plans to ensure that they adequately capture all data to assess requirements compliance.
Requirements US Citizen or Green card holder.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical BS degree with a minimum of 6 years engineering experience.
At least 4 years’ experience working in simulation and modeling (6 years engineering experience overall).
Ansys FEA software experience.
Thermal systems analysis experience using GT Suite.
Expert product knowledge of transmissions, engines, and powerpack integration into tracked vehicles.
An understanding of working with CAD models and programs in Pro E (Creo).
Matlab and Simulink simulation experience.
Experience in developing products for the defense industry desirable.
Job Requirements: The Senior Specialist Modeling and Simulation position will be responsible for the design and development of components and subsystems for diesel engines, transmissions, and other mechanical systems for military ground vehicles.
The Modeling and Simulation Engineer will also be responsible for performing thermodynamic, structural, and mobility analysis of critical vehicle mobility components.
Additional responsibilities include test plan development and execution as well as failure analysis and customer support.