Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Simulation

Location: Newark, CA

Duration: Long Term

Client: Lucid Motors

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