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Propulsion Thermal Management 3D CFD Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States of America
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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 The Role This role within the Global Propulsion Engineering division offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team focused on virtual process development and execution. Propulsion related thermal and fluid simulations are the primary focus. 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models are used to directly impact design and eliminate hardware testing. Simulations are primarily focused on engines, transmissions, electric motors & drive units, with extended scope of the team in battery cells and related processes. What You’ll Do: • Development of new and innovative CFD simulations related to electrified propulsion components • Collaboratively work in small teams focused on the development of complex multiphase flow and/or thermal simulations • Application of developed and developing capabilities to directly impact design, processes, and for the elimination of hardware testing • Provide component-level and/or system-level design recommendations to Design Responsible Engineers based on interpretation of analysis results • Participate in product design and development teams and present analysis results to engineering peers and management • Provide technical insight for problem resolution by leveraging analysis results • Benchmarking and evaluation of new procedures, technology, or software tools • Contribute to the development of automation tools using Python or Java Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor of Science in Engineering • 2+ years of experience with simulation, design, testing, or release of propulsion related systems • 2+ years of experience with CFD analysis of propulsion related systems • Familiarity or practical experience with the principles of vehicle propulsion system design, operation, or testing What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in heat transfer and fluid mechanics preferred • Experience with STAR-CCM+ or Simerics-MP+ CFD software • Experience with CFD optimization tools • Experience with test to model correlation • Experience with programming in Python, Java, or equivalent languages • Linux experience in distributed computing environments • Experience with the latest CFD visualization techniques • Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD modeling Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business] Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation benefits. 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 environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard