Virtual Propulsion Engineer
Core
Senior CAE Engineer leading Computer-Aided Engineering capabilities to virtually evaluate vehicle designs, identify risks, and drive data-based decisions for product performance and quality.
Role type
Senior IC CAE Engineer (Structural/FEA)
Builds
High-fidelity Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models and simulation workflows for vehicle structural performance, durability, and stiffness.
Domain
Automotive engineering / Structural mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FEA-based CAE tools (ANSA, HyperMesh, Nastran, Abaqus, OptiStruct), CAD solid model meshing, boundary condition setup, results interpretation, root cause analysis, mechanics and materials fundamentals
Preferred skills
Optimization, Design of Experiments (DOE), automation of CAE workflows, correlation of CAE results with physical test data, mentoring engineers
Technologies
ANSA, HyperMesh, Nastran, Abaqus, OptiStruct
Responsibilities
Lead CAE capability development and methodology deployment; Execute analysis for new product design programs; Build and validate high-quality FEA models; Perform root cause analysis and correlate simulation results with test data; Mentor junior engineers on CAE methods; Create and maintain CAE documentation and standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC