Systems Simulation Engineering Lead - Vehicle Performance & Fuel Economy (Duty cycle, Drivability, Thermal model)
detroit engineered productsMichigan, UNITED STATES
Systems Simulation Engineering Lead - Vehicle Performance & Fuel Economy (Duty cycle, Drivability, Thermal model)
detroit engineered productsMichigan, UNITED STATESLead L6
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingEngineering ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
APPLY NOWKey Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate systems engineering activities across vehicle performance and fuel economy modeling teamsReview and track outputs from vehicle performance and fuel economy modelsOversee duty cycle and driveability model development across groupsReview and track thermal model development and resultsWork closely with modeling, simulation, and validation teams to ensure requirements are defined, understood, and metTrack program deliverables, milestones, and technical risks; report status to engineering leadershipFacilitate cross-functional alignment between systems engineering, simulation, and vehicle development teamsEnsure modeling outputs align with vehicle-level performance, fuel economy, and driveability targetsRequired Qualifications 5+ years of systems engineering experience in automotive vehicle developmentStrong working knowledge of vehicle performance and fuel economy modelsExperience with duty cycle and driveability model developmentFamiliarity with thermal models and their integration into vehicle-level simulationsAbility to review and interpret modeling results — not necessarily build models, but understand them deeplyExperience tracking program deliverables, requirements, and technical risks across engineering groupsStrong communication and cross-functional leadership skillsExperience working with simulation and modeling teams (MATLAB/Simulink, GT-Suite, AMESim, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior OEM or Tier-1 experience (Stellantis, GM, Ford, etc.)Experience with vehicle-level energy management and fuel economy complianceBackground in powertrain or vehicle integrationFamiliarity with driveability metrics and AVL Drive or equivalent
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Level
Lead L6
Location
Michigan, UNITED STATES
Occupation
Automotive Engineers
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
5 days ago