Systems Simulation Engineering Lead - Vehicle Performance & Fuel Economy (Duty cycle, Drivability, T
detroit engineered productsEast Lansing, MI
Systems Simulation Engineering Lead - Vehicle Performance & Fuel Economy (Duty cycle, Drivability, T
detroit engineered productsEast Lansing, MI
today
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Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment ManufacturingAbout the role
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate systems engineering activities across vehicle performance and fuel economy modeling teams
Review and track outputs fromvehicle performance and fuel economy models
Overseeduty cycle and driveability model developmentacross groups
Review and trackthermal modeldevelopment and results
Work closely with modeling, simulation, and validation teams to ensure requirements are defined, understood, and met
Track program deliverables, milestones, and technical risks; report status to engineering leadership
Facilitate cross-functional alignment between systems engineering, simulation, and vehicle development teams
Ensure modeling outputs align with vehicle-level performance, fuel economy, and driveability targets
Required Qualifications:
5+ yearsof systems engineering experience in automotive vehicle development
Strong working knowledge ofvehicle performance and fuel economy models
Experience withduty cycle and driveability model development
Familiarity withthermal modelsand their integration into vehicle-level simulations
Ability toreview and interpret modeling results— not necessarily build models, but understand them deeply
Experiencetracking program deliverables, requirements, and technical risksacross engineering groups
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Experience 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 compliance
Background in powertrain or vehicle integration
Familiarity with driveability metrics and AVL Drive or equivalent
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
East Lansing, MI
Occupation
Automotive Engineers
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
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