Sr Vehicle Dynamics Engineer (Architecture & Simulation Methods)
Core
Lead early-stage vehicle architecture development through system-level simulation, trade studies, and performance analysis to inform design decisions before physical prototypes are built.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle dynamics engineer (architecture & simulation)
Builds
Off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, and commercial/military vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Powersports / Vehicle Dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Multi-body dynamics, full-vehicle simulation, CarSim, system-level analysis, scripting/automation, correlation of simulation with test data
Preferred skills
Python, tool development, mentorship
Technologies
CarSim, Python
Responsibilities
Lead early-stage vehicle architecture development through system-level simulation, trade studies, and performance analysis; Define and evaluate vehicle dynamic targets, attributes, and performance metrics across multiple use cases; Develop, maintain, and refine high-fidelity full-vehicle simulation models; Conduct scenario-based simulations including handling, ride, stability, and durability inputs; Perform system-level analysis to support design decisions across chassis, suspension, steering, and mass distribution; Develop and standardize simulation methodologies, modeling frameworks, and best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
