Safety Performance Integration Senior Engineer - Occupant Performance (GPSSC) (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan, United States; expected to report to the specific location at least 3 times a week. Local travel to Milford Proving Grounds is required when needed. Relocation benefits are available for qualifying candidates.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles and safety systems with a vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Lead the development and integration of occupant performance and crashworthiness systems across the vehicle development lifecycle, with primary responsibility for frontal impact performance.
• Apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures to build quality models and perform simulations for high-speed frontal load cases using LS-DYNA, including restraint balancing and occupant protection development.
• Use CAE results to lead vehicle design, recommend feasible technical solutions, and balance safety requirements with other vehicle performance objectives documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and other disciplines to implement design changes and meet safety, timing, and quality objectives.
• Use variation studies, DOE, DFSS, and MDO to optimize performance; plan and analyze proving-ground tests, compare CAE with test results, and verify solutions.
• Present performance status, provide technical direction, resolve complex challenges, and coordinate with global teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate industry experience.
• Working knowledge of CAE and validation tools, including LS-DYNA, PRIMER, METAPOST, ANSA, HYPERWORKS, or other CAE tools.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and its application in automotive development.
• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, learn new skills, adapt quickly, and solve challenging problems involving complex systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering from an accredited university, particularly Mechanical, Biomechanics, Aerospace, Civil, Materials, or Applied Physics.
• 5+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience in DRE, validation, or laboratory work.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and global safety requirements and standards.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics, TeamCenter, and VisMockup.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and performance integration-related applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with global engineering teams and multiple technical disciplines.
• Hybrid work arrangement with regular reporting to the Warren location.
• Relocation benefits may be available under company policy.
• Employee benefits and total rewards are provided from the first day.
• GM promotes an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening where applicable.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support.