Simulation Engineer

Our client, Automotive Technology is seeking a Simulation Engineer to join their team. As a Simulation Engineer, you will be part of the Virtual Vehicle Development organization supporting the xIL Frameworks, Tools & Simulation team. The ideal candidate will have technical leadership, strong simulation toolchain integration experience, and a drive to standardize and scale virtual validation which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Simulation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Pay Range: $30

What's the Job?

• Lead the development and industrialization of enterprise xIL capabilities, including scalable xIL frameworks (SiL/HiL/ViL) and high-fidelity virtual validation.
• Architect modular, configurable, and reusable simulation architectures that integrate seamlessly across toolchains, models, and platforms.
• Drive the engineering of xIL toolchains and platform components, including simulation orchestration, workflow engines, artifact lifecycle management, data pipelines, and analytics.
• Define and standardize rest bus simulation environments, including network simulation models for CAN, Ethernet, LIN, and FlexRay, with accurate representation of missing ECUs and system interactions.
• Partner with global stakeholders to influence adoption, rollout, training, and cross-functional alignment toward virtual validation transformation.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with xIL frameworks and virtual validation (MiL/SiL/HiL), including simulation toolchains and system integration.
• Strong expertise in automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN) and rest bus simulation concepts and implementation.
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD environments, including version control systems and branching strategies.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot complex system integration issues.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale xIL framework architecture and industrialization for global vehicle programs.
• Chance to drive standardized, automated, and scalable virtual validation capabilities across multiple teams and tool ecosystems.
• Work on rest bus simulation standards that improve fidelity and reliability of virtual validation environments.
• Collaborate with global engineering and validation stakeholders to accelerate adoption and execution of virtual validation strategies.
• Immediate impact by shaping architecture, guiding engineering teams, and improving performance, robustness, and scalability.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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