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Structures and Chassis CAE Engineer - GM Defense

Warren, Michigan, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Applies finite element analysis to design and develop vehicle body structures, RESS, chassis, suspension, and steering components for GM Defense.

Role type

Senior IC CAE engineer (structures and chassis)

Builds

Vehicle structural systems, suspension, and steering components for defense programs

Domain

Automotive defense / Structural engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, CAE modeling, structural dynamics, optimization, DOE, automation scripting, technical leadership

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering, defense industry experience, engineering design and release experience

Technologies

HyperWorks, ANSA, NASTRAN, OptiStruct, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Adams, DesignLife, nCode, Python, Tcl/Tk

Responsibilities

Perform CAE analyses for structural systems, support test development and root cause analysis, develop fatigue block cycles, create and archive analysis models, present results for design recommendations, lead supplier CAE activities, develop analysis plans, provide technical leadership for advanced technology

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities

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