Engine Performance and Fuel Economy Technical Lead

About the Role

This specialized role focuses on advanced engine performance analysis and optimization. The position requires demonstrated experience in dynamometer (dyno) testing and/or the application of advanced simulation and optimization techniques to address complex industrial challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal combustion (IC) engine modeling and simulation, with expertise in heat transfer, performance optimization, and fuel efficiency improvement. A solid understanding of engine dyno testing, calibration, and control systems is essential. The candidate should also bring practical experience in combustion, chemical kinetics, fluid dynamics, design optimization, and engine testing environments.

In addition to technical expertise, this senior role requires leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing junior engineers and leading innovation initiatives. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring the consistent application of engineering methodologies and driving continuous capability growth within the virtual engineering (VE) team, particularly in the areas of engine performance and fuel economy.

Responsibilities

• Air path model development and simulation
• Turbocharger system modeling
• 1D core engine performance modeling and development
• Cold and hot end lines
• Sensor locations
• Catalyst light-off strategies
• Fuel map generation
• Combustion system model development
• Control strategies logics
• Identify current gaps in engine modeling methodologies and develop plans for methodology development
• Fast run model and real-time model development for virtual control
• Follow up team progress and review technical deliverables
• Build and/or implement standards
• Train, coach, and provide technical support to engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, accredited by ABET or equivalent, is required.
• Minimum 7 years' experience and demonstrated excellence in applying advanced 1D CFD tools to IC engine combustion simulation and optimization.
• 2 years working experience in experiment, dyno test, or vehicle tests.
• Thorough knowledge of the English language, including both written and oral communication.
• Strong analytical and technical background in engine performance data, fluid flow, heat transfer, and numerical methods.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial codes such as GT-Suite, Wave, and AVL Boost.
• General knowledge of commercial CAD packages including NX, Teamcenter, and Catia.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or chemistry (combustion area).
• Familiarity with engine calibration, HIL, engine control, and its influence on engine combustion and performance optimization.
• Experience in CFD-3D field.
• Documented history of advancing the state of the art in modeling, simulation, or optimization of IC engine combustion.
• Good skill in programming.
• DFSS certification.
• High proactivity and problem-solving attitude.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including year-end shut-down), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other coverage options.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually.