Electrical Network Simulation

Job Title: System-Level Electrical Network Simulation Engineer

Mode: Ohio (Onsite)

Type: Long-term contract

Role Overview

The System-Level Electrical Network Simulation Engineer is responsible for owning and driving full-vehicle electrical network simulation, including system integration, validation, and behavioral analysis. This role operates at the architecture and system integration level, distinguishing itself from component-level modeling by focusing on end-to-end vehicle electrical performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Simulation Strategy

• Define full-vehicle simulation objectives and scope
• Establish model fidelity standards and acceptance criteria

2. E/E Architecture Ownership

• Develop and model a complete vehicle electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture

• Cover:

• Power distribution systems (12V / 48V / High Voltage)

• ECU domains and communication structure

• Grounding strategies and protection mechanisms

3. Model Integration

• Integrate component-level models (e.g., SPICE, FMU) into system models

• Conduct model validation and acceptance reviews

4. System-Level Modeling

• Build and maintain integrated electrical network models for the full vehicle

• Support multiple configurations including trims, regions, and propulsion types

5. Co-Simulation

• Enable multi-domain simulation across:

• Electrical

• Controls

• Thermal systems

• Manage FMU-based co-simulation environments

6. Use Case Simulation

• Simulate key vehicle scenarios, including:

• Startup and shutdown behavior

• Cold crank and load dump conditions

• Charging and regenerative braking events

7. Validation & Correlation

• Perform system-level verification activities

• Correlate simulation results with test bench and vehicle data

8. Functional Safety

• Analyze fault propagation across the electrical network

• Support system-level validation aligned with ISO 26262 standards

9. Performance Optimization

• Ensure simulation scalability and real-time execution capability

• Define and optimize solver strategies

10. Technical Leadership

• Drive system-level technical decisions

• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, testing, and supplier teams

11. Delivery & Handoff

• Deliver complete simulation environments to stakeholders

• Provide documentation, user guidelines, and training

Required Tools & Technologies

• Ansys Twin Builder

• MATLAB Simulink

• NGspice

• Python

• FMU-based simulation tools

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50