Engineer, Simulation

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of vehicle systems and applications, with a strong focus on simulation for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software and system performance, reliability, security, and scalability.

In addition, the engineer mentors junior team members, contributes to advanced simulation methodologies, and supports the development of high-quality software solutions through best practices in documentation, validation, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties

Develop and maintain EV and connected vehicle simulation models using MATLAB / Simulink or similar tools

Generate system and component requirements based on simulation outcomes such as energy, thermal, and dynamic performance

Create plant models, virtual ECUs, and subsystem simulations to support SIL / HIL testing and model-based design workflows

Apply modeling best practices and standards to ensure model fidelity, maintainability, and performance efficiency

Evaluate and implement simulation tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance engineering workflows

Integrate advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning into simulation strategies

Collaborate with controls, embedded software, backend, and cloud teams to support system-level optimization

Troubleshoot software and system integration issues across vehicle platforms

Resolve complex technical challenges in simulation development and deployment

Improve engineering processes through standardized documentation and automation tools

Support system configuration, training, and technical setup as required

Participate in cross-functional technology development initiatives

Travel for engineering and project support as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical Knowledge & Documentation

Strong understanding of EV systems, vehicle dynamics, and connected vehicle architectures from a modeling perspective

Ability to translate system requirements into simulation specifications, validation metrics, and performance targets

Proficiency in technical documentation including model specifications and validation frameworks

Software Design & Implementation

Expertise in model-based design, plant modeling, SIL / HIL workflows, and simulation automation

Proficiency with MATLAB / Simulink and related development tools

Familiarity with software standards and best practices for model development and validation

Understanding of system-level integration across embedded and cloud platforms

Problem-Solving & Debugging

Advanced root cause analysis and troubleshooting across distributed vehicle and software systems

Ability to optimize model performance, stability, and computational efficiency

Quality & Safety

Adherence to software safety and validation standards

Strong focus on precision, reliability, and compliance

Project Execution

Effective management of multiple technical projects

Strong cross-team communication and on-time delivery

Lab & Testing

Hands-on experience with software validation and hardware-in-the-loop environments

Knowledge of unit testing and verification methodologies

Continuous Improvement

Drive to improve simulation quality, performance, and development efficiency

Commitment to staying current with emerging engineering technologies

Education and Experience Education

Bachelors degree in Software Engineering or a related field required

Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred

Experience

5+ years of experience in simulation engineering, model-based development, or systems / controls engineering

3+ years of hands-on experience with MATLAB / Simulink and related integration tools (C / C++, Python preferred)

Experience modeling vehicle networks and communication protocols

Experience supporting SIL / HIL or virtual ECU environments

Proven ability to validate and optimize complex simulation models

Experience working in cross-functional development environments and project management tools