Position Details:
Title: Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics
Simulation
Location:
Newark, CA
94560 – Onsite
Duration: 8 months contract (Possible extension)
Job
Description:
Senior
Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation
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 sub group 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.
- Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of
responsibilities in the JD
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
- What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to
work with a casual light hearted 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.
- Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:
- Experience with Driver In The Loop software (DIL).
- Candidates with previous motorsport experience
- SAE knowledge or experience
- Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting
deadlines and quality.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. 5 or more years of Automotive experience with a solid understanding of
vehicle dynamics principles
2. Minimum 3 years' Proven experience in ADAMS, CarRealTime, CarMaker, CarSim
or similar
3. Minimum 3 years Understanding of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals
Hard Skills Assessments
- Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP
- Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 1st round
recruiting screening and a 2nd round technical screening and a final team
panel.
- Required Candidate Preparation: Once candidates go through the 2nd round
assessment, they will need to complete a 3 slide deck presentation which will
be presented to the panel in the 3rd round.
Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation
We are looking for a Sr. Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation to guide
development of ride, handling, steering and braking attributes from early
concept stage through execution.
You will work with development engineers, software engineers and system owners
across the company to develop and deliver world-class suspension, steering,
braking wheel/tire and vehicle dynamics systems from concept to production.
The Role:
- Develop, maintain and use vehicle/system models to support vehicle design and
development
- Provide objective data guidance on vehicle dynamics and durability
performance based on simulation outputs
- Guide vehicle development by subjectively evaluating vehicle dynamics
performance in driving simulator
- Analysis of real world test data, correlation of models
Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of Automotive experience with a solid understanding of
vehicle dynamics principles
- Proven experience in ADAMS, CarRealTime, CarMaker, CarSim or similar
- Understanding of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals
- Familiarity with Python, C++
Advantageous:
- 8+ years of automotive (or relevant) engineering experience
- Experience with and/or working knowledge of simulation and analysis tools
(e.g. ADAMS, Dymola, Carsim, MatLab, Python, etc.)
- Experience with and/or good knowledge of vehicle assembly plant processes and
practices
- A creative problem-solving mindset combined with business acumen to aid teams
in obtaining ideas as well as leading development and execution
Education Requirements:
- BS/BEng or MS/MEng in a related Engineering discipline
