General Motors
Electrical Systems Analysis (CAE) Engineer – 12V/48V - GM Defense
Warren, Michigan, United States of America +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Location
- Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Milford, Michigan, United States of America - Experience
- 5+ years of engineering experience in design, analysis, or testing of 12V/48V electrical systems or components.
- Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidate must be a U.S. Person or a non-U.S. Person eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
About the job
Develops and validates 1D simulation models and analysis capabilities for 12V/48V electrical systems, supporting vehicle design, controls, calibration, and program decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop electrical, battery, and co-simulation models and perform system analyses, comparing results with test data to identify and resolve gaps.
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to define model requirements and support virtual development and validation.
- Review and present analysis results, recommendations, and design solutions at program milestones.
What they ask for
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of engineering experience in design, analysis, or testing of 12V/48V electrical systems or components.
- Proficiency with Synopsys Saber, MAST, MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape; experience with SiL and FMU co-simulation modeling.
- Hands-on experience with 12V/48V analyses such as charge balance, fail-operational strategies, bus integrity, short-circuit behavior, and component sizing.
Nice to have
- M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.
- Experience with CAE/CAD, battery modeling, EMI/ESD assessment, technical application GUIs, or AI/ML methods for electrical systems.
Tools
Synopsys Saber, MAST, MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, FMUs, CST
AI focus
Preferred experience applying AI/ML methods to modeling, analysis, or optimization of electrical systems.
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