CareerPlan

Virtual Propulsion Engineer-3D Combustion, Airflow, Exhaust

Pontiac, Michigan, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-07-23 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design and optimize combustion chamber geometries and simulate combustion processes, heat transfer, and fuel injection systems for next-generation gasoline and diesel engines using high-fidelity CFD.

Role type

Senior IC engine performance and calibration 3D CFD analyst

Builds

Next-generation internal combustion engine combustion chambers and powertrain systems

Domain

Automotive / Internal Combustion Engines / Computational Fluid Dynamics

Required skills

compressible CFD analysis, engine combustion modeling, fuel injection system simulation, emissions control analysis, 3D CFD code proficiency, CFD meshing, CFD post-processing, experimental data validation

Preferred skills

machine learning application, data-driven modeling, 1D engine simulation, engine testing and data acquisition, workflow automation, programming (Java, MATLAB, Python)

Technologies

Star-CD, Converge, AVL-Fire, Siemens CCM+, ProStar, ICEM, Hypermesh, Tgrid, Ensight, GT-Power, WAVE, AVL Boost

Responsibilities

Design and optimize combustion chamber geometries for efficiency and emissions; Simulate combustion processes, heat transfer, and catalyst heating strategies; Provide design recommendations to engineers based on analysis results; Model fuel injector behavior and spray atomization; Enhance standard analysis practices and tools; Validate simulation results with experimental data; Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, calibration, and controls.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC