Technical Specialist - Propulsion Hydraulics
Core
Lead virtual development of propulsion hydraulic systems (engine coolant, oil, lubrication, ventilation, fuel, cam phasers, transmission) using engineering models and test data to guide hardware design and reduce physical testing.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion hydraulics virtual engineering specialist
Builds
Virtual models, simulation methods, and calibration strategies for propulsion fluid systems
Domain
Automotive propulsion systems / Fluid dynamics / Hydraulics
Required skills
Propulsion fluid-system physics, System-level modeling and simulation, Cross-functional technical leadership, Model correlation with test data, Engineering judgment for design tradeoffs, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
CFD and reduced-order modeling, Controls development and calibration, Python/MATLAB scripting and automation, CAD interpretation (Siemens NX), Multidomain modeling (SABER), DFSS Black Belt
Technologies
GT-SUITE, AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, Python, MATLAB, Siemens NX, SABER
Responsibilities
Develop and improve models capturing system behavior and failure causes; Set direction for future virtual capabilities and engineering methods; Correlate models with test data to plan focused physical testing; Work with hardware, test, controls, and calibration teams on architectures and design changes; Mentor team members on propulsion-hydraulics fundamentals and methods.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership