Junior Simulation Engineer
2 days ago
Coventry
Junior Mechanical Simulation Engineer Location: Concord, NC Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Entry-Level Role Summary GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Junior Mechanical Simulation Engineer to join our Power Unit team in Concord, NC. In this entry-level role, you will build expertise across Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support the design, validation, and optimization of high-performance power unit components and systems. As a part of the team that will introduce an American built power unit to the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1, this position provides hands-on exposure to world-class race engineering challenges. You will develop into a versatile simulation specialist, contributing to the performance and reliability of power units built to compete at the highest levels of racing. Responsibilities • Perform FEA, MBD, and CFD simulations on power unit components and assemblies, • Conduct static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses, • Support performance, reliability, and cost optimization through simulation-based validation, • Collaborate with senior engineers on high-load and high-performance design challenges, • Validate simulations through correlation with physical testing and measured data, • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, • Experience or strong interest in one or more of:, • Finite Element Analysis (FEA), • Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD), • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), • Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving, • Familiarity with tools such as Abaqus, OptiStruct, AVL Excite, Star CCM+, HyperMesh, or SimLab, • Understanding of materials, structural behavior, and thermal/mechanical loading, • Experience with internal combustion engines or rotating machinery, • Knowledge of fatigue analysis, vibration theory, resonance, and forced response, • Exposure to advanced fluid dynamics, turbulence models, and heat transfer, • Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB), • Help deliver simulation-driven performance improvements directly impacting race results, • Contribute to the development of industry-leading simulation and validation practices, • Gain experience in a fast-paced engineering environment where innovation drives success