Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Location: Newark, CA

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation will lead the development of ride, handling, steering, and braking attributes from concept to production. The role involves creating, maintaining, and applying vehicle and system-level models to optimize dynamic performance and ensure a world-class driving experience.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and utilize vehicle and subsystem simulation models to support vehicle design and development.

Analyze simulation results to provide objective data and guidance for tuning and improving vehicle dynamics and durability.

Correlate simulation models with real-world test data to validate model accuracy.

Conduct subjective evaluation of vehicle dynamics performance using a driving simulator.

Collaborate cross-functionally with development engineers, software engineers, and system owners throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of automotive industry experience with a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics principles .

3+ years of proven experience in ADAMS, CarRealTime, CarMaker, CarSim , or similar multibody simulation tools.

Strong understanding of Matlab/Simulink fundamentals .

Familiarity with Python and C++ for simulation scripting and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant automotive engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of additional tools such as Dymola , MatLab , Python , etc.

• Understanding of vehicle assembly plant processes and manufacturing practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Creative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead design development and execution.

• Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline ( BS/BEng or MS/MEng ).

• Must haves:

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