Description We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of System Simulation Engineer within the Propulsion Virtual Thermal Management (VTM) team.

This role focuses on thermal management systems, including air-conditioning (A/C), engine, battery, and cabin cooling, using primarily one-dimensional simulation tools.

The candidate will be expected to independently execute 1D and coupled 1D–3D simulations, from data acquisition across various sources through to analysis and report generation. The role requires close collaboration with system engineers to provide simulation-driven insights, numerical solutions, and recommendations for design improvements.

Skills & Qualifications Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on thermo-fluid systems
- Minimum 2 years of experience using 1D simulation tools such as Amesim, GT-SUITE, Flowmaster, KULI, AVL Cruise, or MATLAB/Simulink for flow and thermal analysis
- Minimum 2 years of experience in applied CFD, using tools such as ANSA, STAR-CCM+, or TAITherm
- Strong fundamentals in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer
- Good understanding of automotive systems and component functionality

Preferred Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in vehicle or powertrain thermal management, including cooling systems, climate control, or thermal protection
- Experience in automotive HVAC and engine system design and development
- Experience with simulation integration and validation using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) setups
- Knowledge of advanced control algorithms, including classical and AI-based approaches
- Familiarity with CAD tools
- Experience with optimization techniques and Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Demonstrated capability in methodology development and technical problem solving
- Experience in controls modeling
- Experience with co-simulation frameworks, including: 1D (MATLAB/Simulink), 1D–3D (e.g., GT–TAITherm), Working knowledge of system bench testing, dynamometer testing, and vehicle test cells

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of WINDSOR, ON. Pay And Advantages The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge,



geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in WINDSOR,ON.

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About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

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📌 System Simulation Engineer - Intermediate (Windsor)
🏢 Actalent
📍 Windsor