Computer Modeling & Simulation Specialist/Engineer

by General Dynamics Land Systems

Reference #: 4826
Position Type: Contract, Full-time
Remote work options: No
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Mar 24, 2026
General Dynamics Land Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Computer Modeling & Simulation Specialist/EngineerThis role is being offered as a fixed-term, 1-year contract.Job DescriptionThe Computer Modeling and Simulation (CM&S) role has the responsibility to provide CM&S capability and support to GDLS-C design teams and Internal Research and Development (IR&D) personnel to ensure functionality, optimum designs and compliance with requirements by running and interpreting computer simulations of GDLS-C vehicles and subsystems, competitor’s vehicles and vendor’s products. In order to fulfill this responsibility CM&S personnel collaborates with designers, IR&D personnel, test team, Project/Systems Engineering to arrive at optimal designs within allocated scope and budget. CM&S personnel is responsible to maintain and advance state of the art computer modeling and simulation capability at GDLS-C by constantly researching and implementing new simulation technologies, methods and procedures.Key Job Elements
  • Perform advanced computer simulations of military vehicles and subsystems
  • Perform structural analysis
  • Conduct material fatigue simulations
  • Interact with design teams and provide efficient and timely simulation support to product development, drive design solutions based on simulation results
  • Write technical reports
  • Provide support for R&D validation testing (i.e. prepare test plan/report, perform data reduction/analysis)
  • Provide technical support and guidance, within field of expertise, to Design Engineers during design development, e.g. advising on structural design
  • Support new product development with simulations and analyses
Required Qualifications
  • University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience
  • 1 to 3 years of related experience in CAE field, preferably in automotive, defense or aerospace industry
  • Knowledge of CAE software applications for FEA
  • Knowledge of automotive subsystems
  • Knowledge of stress analyses, mechanics, dynamics and mathematics
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task under pressure
  • Self-motivated and effective working in a team-oriented environment
  • Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel (10% Canadian, 5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
Preferred Qualifications
  • P. Eng or the ability to obtain a P. Eng
  • Advanced University degree
  • Familiar with NX NASTRAN, Altair suite of FEA tools
  • Experience with heavy off road vehicles engineering
  • Experience dealing with defense design standards
  • Knowledge of Glyphworks
Working Conditions:Physical Conditions and Hazards:The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.1) Physical Environment: Office2) Hazards: NAPhysical Demands Description:Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.Equipment Utilized:ComputerPhoneMobile deviceMedical Surveillance:May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on taskPersonal Protective Equipment:Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

The Computer Modeling & Simulation Specialist/Engineer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $73,600 to $92,000 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. ContactlondonHR@gdls.comif you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.