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Senior Virtual Propulsion Engineer - Thermal & Hydraulics
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles171 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in MI: $140k–$163k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (74%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum The Role This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team focused on propulsion related system models including thermal, hydraulic, lubrication and ventilation domains. Build 1D fluid dynamics & coarse 3D thermal models that directly impact design development, validation and eliminate hardware testing. Simulations include battery cell, battery pack, drive units, electric motors, power electronics, combustion engine and transmission related systems. What You'll Do • Conceptualize, build, and exercise analytical system level models for electrified and conventional propulsion systems using 1D software tools (GT-SUITE, AMESIM, MATLAB, Simulink or similar) • Integrate plant models of different domains into a larger system level model capable of “Software or Hardware (SiL or HiL) in the Loop” Co-Simulation • Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results • Own and advance analysis practices and/or tools to improve prediction fidelity and execution speed • Collaborate with analysis counterparts across several VDDV teams representing global propulsion systems and vehicle engineering • Mentor, train and lead our TCS India colleagues as well as new team members • Provide technical leadership and problem resolution by leveraging analysis results • Lead efficiency improvement projects, including the development of automation tools via Python or MATLAB Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor of Science in Engineering • 5+ years of experience with simulation, design, testing, or release of propulsion related systems • 1 year of experience with GT-SUITE, AMESIM or similar software • Extensive experience with the principles of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in heat transfer or fluid mechanics • Extensive experience with test to model correlation processes, considering variation analysis • Experience with programming or scripting in Python, MATLAB or similar software • Extensive experience with Siemens NX CAD modeling. • Experience in AI / ML methods or Agentic workflows. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources . Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an en