Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Systems Simulation Engineer - Senior

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Systems Simulation Engineer - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

3D-CFD-Senior Propulsion system virtual engineer – Combustion system  

The senior simulation engineer is responsible for providing guidance to design teams. He/ She will be an integral part of the development team. The engineer is responsible for utilizing commercial and /or internal tools to analyze propulsion components / systems to ensure functional objectives are met.

The responsibilities of the senior engineer position will include, but are not limited to:

The simulation engineer analyzes combustion system designs and concepts to achieve functional requirements.Builds and exercises analytical models for internal combustion engines using commercial 3D CFD software tools such as Converge. Provides component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results.Retrieves and modifies CAD models of propulsion system components to support the development of CFD models.Enhances current standard analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and/or execution speed in collaboration with the method development teams.Participates in product design and development teams and regularly presents analysis results to engineering peers, Chief engineers and propulsion system management.Documents analysis objectives, results, conclusions and assumptions using a standard report template.Cooperatively works with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development of first-time capable analysis techniques and the physical means reduction.Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.

Basics:

Master of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Applied Physics.Minimum 5 years' experience in CFD simulations on propulsion systems with focus on combustion system development.Experience with engineering analysis tools for Propulsion systems modeling and simulation (e.g. Converge, Ansa, Star-CCM+).Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Demonstrated technical problem solving skills.ICE/DHE (Dedicated hybrid engine) Combustion system simulation experience with Converge or StarCCM+ software.ICE Combustion system know-how. Onsite/ Remote Hybrid – Should be hybrid (CTC 75%). No driving of a vehicle required. International Travel is 0 to 20%. 

Preferred:

Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Applied Physics.Good overall knowledge of propulsion system technologies and correspomding energy transformation systems.Experience in Combustion system and combustion system simulations.Good skill in programming with commercial software (e.g. Matlab Simulink, Visual Basic, Visual C++).Demonstrated/proven expertise / record of applied knowledge for  design / process improvements.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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