Aerodynamics Engineer/Senior Engineer

GM•Warren, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

GM is hiring an Aerodynamics Engineer or Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to support or lead the development of vehicle aerodynamic performance and front-end airflow solutions. The work supports fuel economy, range, ride and handling, energy efficiency, and lap-time objectives while balancing aerodynamic performance with thermal requirements, brake cooling, wind noise, vehicle dynamics, and design themes. The position collaborates with Design Studio, SMT, Program Teams, Engineering, and Manufacturing throughout vehicle development. The role includes physical and virtual assessments using full-scale wind-tunnel facilities, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and supporting engineering tools. The position may be filled at Engineer or Senior Engineer level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. The selected candidate is expected to work in a hybrid arrangement, reporting to a specific location at least three times per week or at another frequency set by their manager, and travel less than 25%. The role is not eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. At the Engineer level, the employee executes aerodynamic and front-end airflow analyses, simulations, and tests with increasing independence; supports development of requirements, enablers, and thermal solutions; coordinates assigned work; and documents and communicates results. At the Senior Engineer level, the employee defines program requirements and strategy, leads thermal and aerodynamic integration, simulations, testing, validation, and cross-functional work, and mentors less-experienced team members. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and professional vehicle development or engineering experience. A master’s degree, relevant CFD and testing experience, motorsports or performance-car program experience, and experience with specified engineering software are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a fluid-dynamics focus, or an equivalent degree.
At least 2 years of professional experience with vehicle development or engineering; at least 5 years for the Senior Engineer level.
Strong analytical ability to resolve complex engineering issues.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, SMT, and Program Team members.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a fluid-dynamics focus, or an equivalent degree.
Experience with or demonstrated proficiency in aerodynamic and front-end airflow CFD/CAD tools.
Experience with or demonstrated proficiency in aerodynamic and wind-tunnel testing, measurement techniques, and data systems.
Experience with performance-car and/or motorsports programs.
Background in CFD methodology and applications.
Experience with commercial CFD solvers such as FLUENT, STAR-CCM+, and POWERFLOW/EXA-POWERFLOW.
Experience with mesh-generation tools such as ANSA or HYPERWORKS.
Experience with CAD or engineering software such as UG-NX, Alias, or Polyworks.
DFSS training or Black Belt certification.
Engineering experience in body release, powertrain cooling, energy integration, or related vehicle engineering functions.
Prior design-release or vehicle-development experience related to aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

Support or lead aerodynamic enabler development to meet vehicle aerodynamic, energy, vehicle-dynamics, and lap-time requirements.
Support or develop thermal architectural solutions for front-end airflow, propulsion cooling, and air-conditioning performance.
Integrate and balance aerodynamic and front-end airflow performance with brake cooling, thermal performance, wind noise, and vehicle dynamics.
Perform or lead virtual aerodynamic and front-end airflow simulations using commercial CFD codes and supporting software in Windows, Linux/UNIX, and HPC environments.
Use engineering tools such as ANSA, STAR-CCM+, POWERFLOW/EXA-POWERFLOW, FLUENT, HYPERWORKS, and other internal codes as appropriate.
Support or lead aerodynamic and front-end airflow development testing at the GM Kelly Aerodynamics Lab and offsite facilities.
Collaborate with Design Studio, SMT, Program Teams, Engineering, and Manufacturing to integrate aerodynamic and front-end airflow features throughout vehicle development.
Participate in vehicle development activities and use simulation and test results to guide vehicle design decisions.
Communicate results, risks, recommendations, and development plans during standard reviews, peer reviews, program meetings, and gate reviews.
Support or lead final validation and certification of vehicle aerodynamic performance.
Support wind-noise, coast-down, track, and other vehicle performance testing as required.
Benchmark competitive vehicles and apply relevant findings to program development.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable engineering environment.
At Engineer level, execute analyses, simulations, and tests with increasing independence; support requirements and solution development; analyze technical issues; coordinate activities; document results; and build technical depth.
At Senior Engineer level, define program aerodynamic requirements and strategy; lead technical integration, simulations, testing, and validation; influence design and program decisions; mentor less-experienced team members; and improve engineering processes, tools, techniques, and behaviors.