Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer supports the analysis, development, and optimization of diesel engines, transmissions, and driveline subsystems for military ground vehicles. The role focuses on physics-based modeling, simulation, and engineering analysis of engine and transmission systems, as well as structural, thermal, vibrational, and vehicle mobility performance. The selected candidate works on critical mechanical systems and components, supporting new product development, engineering proposals, design verification, testing, and failure analysis. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams and customers, manages technical projects, and prepares detailed engineering reports. The position is onsite in Muskegon, Michigan, with less than 10% domestic and international travel. The candidate must be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in modeling, simulation, mechanical systems analysis, or powertrain engineering.
- Experience with diesel engines, transmissions, driveline systems, or military vehicle subsystems.
- Experience with physics-based engine and transmission modeling.
- Experience simulating mechanical systems and vehicle driveline performance.
- Experience with structural, thermal, fluid, and vibration analysis.
- Experience with thermodynamic and heat-transfer analysis.
- Experience with ANSYS, GT-SUITE, MATLAB, and Simulink.
- Understanding of engine subsystems, including air induction, cooling, lubrication, drivetrain, and power cylinder systems.
- Experience with transmission and gearbox design or development.
- Ability to develop test plans, conduct engineering analysis, and investigate failures.
- Must be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting military, defense, or aerospace customers.
Responsibilities
- Support analysis, development, and optimization of diesel engines, transmissions, and driveline subsystems for military ground vehicles.
- Perform physics-based modeling, simulation, and engineering analysis of engine and transmission systems.
- Analyze structural, thermal, vibrational, and vehicle mobility performance.
- Support new product development, engineering proposals, design verification, testing, and failure analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customers.
- Manage technical projects and prepare detailed engineering reports.
- Develop test plans, conduct engineering analysis, and investigate failures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
