Senior Lead Engineer - Powertrain Simulation
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - AVL in Italy in Cavriago
The Senior Lead Engineer – Powertrain Simulation is responsible for leading simulation-driven development of high-performance powertrain systems, with a focus on advanced internal combustion engines and next-generation propulsion technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Lead 1D thermodynamic simulation across concept definition, pre-development, and full development phases.
- Develop, correlate, and validate engine models using experimental and test bench data.
- Define and assess engine concepts, supporting their transition to design and prototype stages.
- Analyze future regulations and evaluate their impact on powertrain architecture and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (combustion, CFD, mechanical design, cranktrain, testing, fuels).
- Support integrated 1D–3D simulation workflows for combustion and air path development.
- Contribute to fuel modelling and knock prediction activities.
- Support valvetrain and cam profile development.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) for system optimization.
- Perform vehicle-level studies (energy balance, lap time sensitivity).
- Provide technical guidance within the team and present results to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in 1D thermodynamic simulation and high-performance ICE development.
- Strong knowledge of engine thermodynamics, combustion, and gas exchange.
- Experience in high-performance or motorsport engineering environments.
- Proven project leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Expertise in 1D thermodynamic simulation, including model correlation and validation.
- Strong capabilities in ICE performance development and optimization.
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies.
- Familiarity with integrated 1D–3D simulation approaches.
- Proficiency in engineering tools and software such as GT-Power, AVL Boost, MATLAB/Simulink.
- Experience with system modeling and collaboration tools like Cameo and Concerto. xysqume
- English language skills (from good to advanced).
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