Early Career Virtual/Computer Aided Engineer

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About the Role

Join General Motors’ Virtual Design, Development & Validation (VDDV) team and help shape the future of vehicle development using advanced simulation and virtual tools. In this early-career role, you’ll learn from experts, build your CAE skills, and see your work influence real vehicles from concept through production.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — report to the office three times per week, at minimum.

Location: Warren, Michigan - GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run simulation-based analyses (FEA, CFD, multibody dynamics, and related tools) to support key vehicle design decisions.
• Analyze and post-process results, create plots, and summarize findings for design and program reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (engineering, design, manufacturing, validation, suppliers, and program teams).
• Help resolve vehicle issues quickly by using virtual methods to explore design options and tradeoffs.
• Champion the use of virtual engineering, AI, automation, and analytics to improve speed and built-in quality.

You’ll receive structured onboarding and CAE training, mentorship from senior VDDV engineers and Technical Specialists, and exposure over time to areas such as:

• Thermal, Chassis & Aerodynamics – aerodynamics, thermal management, vehicle dynamics, chassis systems.
• Safety – crashworthiness, occupant restraints, pedestrian protection, battery structural performance, ADAS simulations.
• Body – comfort (thermal, physical, NVH), body/exterior/closure structures.
• Propulsion & Electrification – Ultium batteries, e-motors, drive units, power electronics, and related systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or related Engineering (MS/PhD welcome).
• Hands-on experience with CAE tools from coursework, projects, research, or internships.
• Understanding of material properties and exposure to FEA/CFD/multibody dynamics; familiarity with CAE modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google tools; interest in automation/scripting (e.g., Python) is a plus.

Skills

Nice to Have:

• Prior CAE or simulation internship/research experience.
• Experience with NASTRAN, OptiStruct, LS-DYNA or similar tools.
• Exposure to automotive testing, manufacturing processes, or vehicle assembly.
• Leadership in classes, projects, competitions, or service organizations; curiosity about new technology and competitive products.

You are an early-career engineer (recent or soon-to-be graduate) excited to learn, grow, and use virtual engineering to help deliver world-class vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance.
• Paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program.
• GM vehicle discounts.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.