VEHICLE DYNAMICS SIMULATION ENGINEER

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to join an exciting vehicle development project on a permanent basis. The right candidate will be able to work in a dynamic environment alongside a team of engineers and technicians to deliver a product that meets all Vehicle Performance attribute targets.

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All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Create and validate models for vehicle dynamics analysis and simulation.

• Develop in-house tools for data and simulation post-processing.

• Conduct vehicle level analysis to define vehicle specifications and performance targets to support system requirement definition.

• Conduct suspension level analysis to support chassis build spec definition.

• Lead virtual durability activities for robust and efficient component structural and fatigue analysis.

• Post-process and analyze vehicle performance data to report vehicle status, root cause concerns, deliver recommendations to support vehicle development and escalate conflicts to the Vehicle Performance Director.

• Work collaboratively with engineering and product management teams to ensure a timely and efficient project delivery.

• Write and deliver technical reports and presentations to communicate project status and findings to management.

• 1st Class Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Motorsport Engineering 

• At least 2 years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics simulation. 

• Proficiency in using specialized software tools for data analysis, such as MATLAB, or similar.

• Proficiency in using Multi-body Dynamics software such as Adams, or similar and 1D simulation software such as VI-CRT, or similar.

• Excellent understanding of vehicle dynamics and controls fundamentals with experience in vehicle modeling and analysis. 

• Understanding of the fundamentals of chassis control systems (ESP, TV, semi-active dampers).  

• Desirable experience performing virtual vehicle development using Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators.

• Desirable experience in programming languages such as Python or C/C++.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 

• Excellent team-worker, who is agile, proactive, and has a "startup" attitude. 

• Track record demonstrating creativity and ingenuity.

• Competitive salary commensurate with your skills, experience, and contribution to the field of vehicle dynamics development.

• Access to state-of-the-art vehicle testing and data acquisition tools, enabling you to conduct thorough and accurate analyses.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development and optimization of vehicle dynamics attributes, contributing to the success of high-performance vehicles.