Sr.
Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics Development
Newark, CA (Onsite)
9 Months contract
Job Description:
As
a Senior Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics Development, you will support the
testing, tuning, development and validation of the best riding and handling
vehicles in the world. You will work alongside other development and CAE
engineers, mechanical and software engineers and system owners, key
stakeholders and management across the company, to develop and deliver
world-class suspension, steering, braking, wheel/tire and vehicle dynamics
systems from concept to production.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and
iterate vehicle hardware and software calibrations using subjective and
data-driven processes
- Install
robust data acquisition systems on prototype vehicles; create, perform,
analyze, and document test results
- Objective and
subjective analysis of attributes, on Client and benchmark vehicles
- Troubleshoot
and document mechanical, electrical, and software problems in a fast-paced
environment
- Work closely
with cross-functional teams from across the business to make efficient,
timely, data-driven decisions
- Assist
preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics
prototype fleet
- Work with
multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
- Travel
domestically and internationally as required
- A strong
desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part
of a very capable team
Typical
Day in the Role
- Purpose of
the Team: The Vehicle Dynamics team focuses on the design and physical
development of how the vehicle drives. This subgroup focuses specifically
splits their time in office and traveling with the vehicles to different
test sites to test the functions that they work on.
- Key projects:
This role will contribute to attributes including - steering, handling,
breaking performance, etc. and how well the vehicle drives.
What
makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work with
a casual lighthearted group of individuals who are dedicated and passionate
about the work they produce but create a fun environment while doing so.
Candidate
Requirements
- Years of
Experience Required: 3-5 overall years of experience in the field.
- Degrees or
certifications required: BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in
Mechanical Engineering
- Disqualifiers:
Candidates without vehicle dynamics or suspension or development design
experience will not be considered.
- The ideal
resume would contain: Specific vehicle dynamics experience for competitors
such as General Motors, Porche, BMW specifically.
- Tire
development experience
Required
Skills:
- Minimum 3
years of experience in tuning several of the following: coil springs, air
springs, dampers, anti-roll bars, bushings, tires, suspension control
software, electric power steering, stability control, torque vectoring
systems, and other dynamics-related control systems
- Minimum 3
years of experience in both objective and subjective assessment, data
acquisition and analysis
- Minimum 3
years automotive experience with a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics
principles
- Demonstrated
ability to deliver vehicles with world-class dynamics attributes
- Knowledge of
the basic principles of ADAMS, CarRealTime, CarMaker, CarSim or similar
- Understanding
of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals
- Familiarity
with Python, C++
Advantageous:
- Desire for
continual learning
- Excellent
problem-solving ability, using fundamental principles and data-driven
decision making
- Formula/Baja
SAE or motorsport background
- Advanced
driving qualifications
Education:
- BS/BEng or
MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering
Rohit Rasakthla
Recruiter
Ph: (615) 903-9646
