Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

ALTEN

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) or equivalent education
  • Experience in automotive product development
  • Knowledge and experience in suspension architecture
  • Experience in vehicle ride and handling tuning or development
  • Proficiency in target setting for ride and handling characteristics
  • Familiarity with K&C (Kinematics and Compliance) analysis
  • Understanding of Modal Alignment and NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) principles
  • Problem-solving skills (proactive and reactive)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Experience in cross-functional teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Conduct benchmarking and concept evaluation for chassis and suspension systems
  • Set performance targets and specifications for tires and hard points
  • Calculate center of gravity (CoG) and define hard points
  • Analyze subjective vehicle assessments and objective test data
  • Apply principles of vehicle dynamics in assessments
  • Engage in hands-on vehicle testing and modeling
  • Collaborate across various functions within the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to innovative automotive projects
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Hands-on experience with advanced vehicle dynamics
  • Recognition of unique expertise in vehicle testing and modeling
Full Job Description
Position Description:
  • The Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer is responsible for benchmarking and concept evaluation for chassis and suspension systems for future vehicle programs.
  • It is integral to have strong knowledge of suspension and chassis architecture and components, and strong understanding of cause and effect.
  • Responsibilities include target setting, tire specification, CoG calculations, hard point definition and more leveraging subjective vehicle assessments, objective test data analysis and vehicle dynamics principles.
  • Hands-on and driving, physical testing, modeling and simulation experience is all valuable in this role.
  • Strong ability to work cross-functionally is also a must in this position.

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
  • Experience in automotive engineering product development
  • Suspension architecture knowledge and development experience
  • Vehicle Ride and Handling - Tuning or Development Experience
  • Target Setting Experience for Ride and Handling
  • K&C Experience
  • Knowledge of Modal Alignment and NVH Fundamentals
  • Proactive and Reactive problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience from cross functional interaction

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university
  • Simulation Experience in ADAMS or similar MBD software
  • Racing experience/background
  • Teamcenter experience

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