General Motors
Structures and Chassis CAE Engineer - GM Defense
Warren, Michigan, United States of America +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Milford, Michigan, United States of America - Experience
- 5+ years of related experience in product design and the CAE field.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or Physics.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be a U.S. Person or a non-U.S. Person eligible to obtain required export control authorization.
About the job
Applies finite element analysis to vehicle structures and chassis systems, assessing performance and translating results into design recommendations for GM Defense programs.
What you'll do
- Lead CAE analyses of strength, stiffness, durability, fatigue, and noise and vibration performance; document results and recommend design actions.
- Support testing, root-cause analysis, issue resolution, and physical-test block-cycle development.
- Coordinate supplier CAE work, collaborate with design teams, and contribute technical leadership and CAE methods.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or Physics.
- Experience mentoring others and providing technical leadership in a CAE-focused environment.
- Familiarity with optimization, DOE, and CAE workflow automation; experience with CAE modeling and linear and non-linear analysis tools.
- Experience with structural fatigue theory, tools, and methods.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Engineering.
- Engineering design and release experience; optimization integration into product development; or previous Defense industry experience.
Tools
Python, Tcl/Tk, AI/ML, HyperWorks, ANSA, NASTRAN, OptiStruct, Abaqus
AI focus
AI/ML is listed as one possible tool for automating CAE workflows and improving efficiency.
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