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Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
Newark, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

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, CarMak

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