Thermal Systems Researcher
Core
Conduct research and experiments to develop innovative thermal systems, validate ideas, and document results for automotive vehicle thermal loops and propulsion components.
Role type
Senior IC thermal systems researcher (R&D)
Builds
Vehicle thermal management solutions, cooling techniques, and thermal system designs for automotive propulsion and batteries
Domain
Automotive engineering, thermal systems, fluid dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
heat transfer, fluid dynamics, refrigeration systems, vehicle thermal loops, propulsion thermal requirements, heat exchanger design, thermal/fluid measurement instrumentation, CFD (StarCCM+, PowerFlow, Fluent), 1D system modeling (GT‑ISE), AI/ML (regression, classification, deep learning, digital twins, reinforcement learning), physics-based modeling, multi-disciplinary optimization
Preferred skills
vehicle aerodynamics, design optimization workflows, model reduction techniques
Technologies
StarCCM+, PowerFlow, Fluent, GT‑ISE
Responsibilities
Generate innovative ideas and establish technical plans; conduct research and experiments to collect data and validate ideas; write research reports and publications; maintain industry knowledge; establish partnerships with divisional staff; ensure safety practices and PPE compliance; execute technical assignments; assist in identifying mega-trends in automotive technology and business strategies; represent GM to external technical and business communities; participate in technical reviews as an expert
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC