Senior Virtual Propulsion Engineer – Hydraulic Controls

• Build and use plant models of transmission hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Connect plant models with transmission controls and system-level simulations
• Analyze oil flow, pressure, aeration, temperature, valve-body behavior, solenoid response, clutch fill, shift performance, and shift quality
• Connect component models to system-level transmission models
• Compare simulation results with component, transmission dynamometer, and vehicle test data
• Use analysis to support transmission design, controls, calibration, durability, and test decisions
• Help define requirements for transmission flow, pressure, lubrication, thermal behavior, and performance
• Investigate issues involving hydraulic behavior, shift performance, vibration, durability, friction, wear, and life
• Lead technical reviews, communicate recommendations, and mentor other engineers
• Develop modeling capabilities and automation methods to reduce warranty, improve first-time capable designs, and reduce development time for new programs

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related field
• At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
• Experience in two or more of: transmission hydraulics, fluid power, electro-hydraulic controls, dynamic-system simulation, or 1D computer-aided engineering
• Experience building, using, or reviewing physics-based, control-oriented, or plant models
• Experience comparing models with physical test data and using results to improve a design or engineering decision
• Experience with hydraulic components or systems such as pumps, valve bodies, valves, solenoids, actuators, clutches, accumulators, dampers, or lubrication circuits
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and deliver results on schedule
• Strong written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related engineering field (preferred)
• Experience with transmission controls, calibration, clutch fill, shift quality, pressure control, modeling tools, CFD, multiphysics analysis, model automation, lubrication, thermal management, virtual validation, Python, MATLAB, technical leadership, supplier collaboration, or mentoring (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in building and analyzing plant models for transmission hydraulic and lubrication systems, with a strong focus on performance optimization and technical leadership. Proficient in using simulation results to inform design decisions and improve system-level performance.

• Transmission Hydraulics
• Dynamic-System Simulation
• Model Automation
• Technical Leadership
• Fluid Power

• Modeling Tools
• 1D Computer-Aided Engineering
• Physics-Based Models
• Control-Oriented Models
• Hydraulic Components
• CFD
• Multiphysics Analysis
• Transmission Controls
• Calibration
• Shift Quality

• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Mentoring

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Controls Engineering
• Durability
• Thermal Management

• Python
• MATLAB