Software Engineer Calibration en Altair Engineering, Inc.

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Software Engineer Calibration

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Software Engineer Calibration. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Vehicle Propulsion System Engineering (VPSE) team. In this role, you will develop and apply physics-based and data-driven system models to support calibration use cases in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments. You will work closely with calibration, design, test, and research teams to ensure robust and accurate propulsion system validation across EV, HEV, and ICE platforms. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in propulsion system modeling, calibration processes, and automation, with strong skills in simulation tools and programming. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply system-level analytical models (mechanical, electrical, thermal domains) for propulsion calibration use cases in SIL/HIL environments. 
• Validate models through verification, correlation, and testing to ensure fidelity, accuracy, and execution speed. 
• Collaborate with SIL/HIL integration engineers to meet interface and use-case requirements. 
• Partner with D&R and test engineers to obtain data for parameterization and model validation. 
• Transfer new technology models from research into production programs. 
• Standardize, automate, and improve modeling processes for program robustness. 
• Document work and present results to technical forums.

Basics:

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field. 
• Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree. 
• Academic/professional experience in propulsion systems development with calibration process understanding. 
• Academic/professional experience developing and testing analytical propulsion system models. 
• Proficiency with 1D system simulation tools (e.g., Dymola, Simulink, GT-Suite, Amesim, Flomaster). 
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink and scripting/automation (MATLAB, Python). 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.Transmissions.
• CAE.
• Programming.
• Machine Learning.
• Systems Engineering.
• MATLAB modeling.
• Mechanical Engineering. 
• Simulations. 
• Onsite position. Expected to be onsite at least 4 days a week. 

Preferred:

• Doctorate. 
• MS/PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• 5+ years of propulsion systems modeling and calibration experience. 
• Knowledge of EV, HEV, and ICE propulsion components and system interactions. 
• Experience with thermal management system simulation (powertrain & cabin). 
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques for reduced-order modeling (e.g., neural networks). 
• Experience with version control systems (GitHub).
• Knowledge of GPDS and calibration milestones.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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