Ford Racing Powertrain Simulation Engineer
Core
Build powertrain plant models and simulation tools to support concept exploration, hardware sizing, controls development, and lap time prediction for Ford Racing's production and motorsports programs.
Role type
Powertrain Simulation Engineer
Builds
Vehicle, powertrain, and component-level CAE models for ICE, batteries, electric machines, transmissions, and driveline
Domain
Automotive motorsports and production vehicle powertrain systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Matlab/Simulink, dynamic system modeling, real-time control systems, automotive powertrain systems, vehicle dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, machine learning, optimization techniques
Preferred skills
AMESim, GT-POWER, Dymola, CarSim, CarMaker, Python, C++, AI-based engineering solutions, hardware-in-the-loop testing, telemetry systems
Technologies
Matlab, Simulink, AMESim, GT-POWER, Dymola, CarSim, CarMaker, Python, C++, CAN, Ethernet, LIN, UDP
Responsibilities
Develop vehicle and powertrain CAE models to analyze dynamic system performance; Integrate powertrain plant models with multidisciplinary models for simulation environments; Design and perform concept vehicle simulation studies to develop hardware requirements; Plan and perform hardware testing to validate plant models and develop analytical data processing tools
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC