3D-CFD-Senior Propulsion system virtual engineer Combustion system -Onsite

Company : Cognizant
Location : Auburn Hills, MI
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Senior Simulation Engineer
The senior simulation engineer is responsible for providing guidance to design teams. He/She will be an integral part of the development team. The engineer is responsible for utilizing commercial and/or internal tools to analyze propulsion components/systems to ensure functional objectives are met. The responsibility of the senior engineer position will include, but not limited to:
- The simulation engineer analyzes combustion system designs and concepts to achieve functional requirements.
- Builds and exercises analytical models for internal combustion engines using commercial 3D CFD software tools such as Converge.
- Provides component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results.
- Retrieves and modifies CAD models of propulsion system components to support the development of CFD models.
- Enhances current standard analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and/or execution speed in collaboration with the method development teams.
- Participates in product design and development teams and regularly presents analysis results to engineering peers, Chief engineers, and propulsion system management.
- Documents analysis objectives, results, conclusions, and assumptions using a standard report template.
- Cooperatively works with test engineers to enhance laboratory procedures to support the development of first-time capable analysis techniques and the physical means reduction.
- Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.
Requirements:
- Master of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in CFD simulations on propulsion systems with focus on combustion system development.
- Experience with engineering analysis tools for Propulsion systems modeling and simulation (e.g., Converge, Ansa, Star-CCM+).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills.
Preferred Requirements:
- Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
- Good overall knowledge of propulsion system technologies and corresponding energy transformation systems.
- Experience in Combustion system and combustion system simulations.
- Good skill in programming with commercial software (e.g., Matlab Simulink, Visual Basic, Visual C++).
- Demonstrated/proven expertise/record of applied knowledge for design/process improvements.
Additional Information/Must Have's:
- 1. ICE/DHE (Dedicated hybrid engine) Combustion system simulation experience with Converge or StarCCM+ software.
- 2. ICE Combustion system know-how.
- 3. Master of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
What we offer:
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning, and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.
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