Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Description

Responsible for Vehicle Dynamics Performance optimization, using State of the Art Driving Simulator. Responsibilities may include Operations of the Driving Simulator

• Subjectively Evaluate Vehicle Performance on the Driving Simulator to Validate Suspension Architecture & Tire / Steering Requirements before Mule properties can be built.

• Support / lead vehicle programs with analysis/optimization of suspension, steering and tires for Full vehicle Ride & Handling

• Interact with Advanced Packaging, Chassis, and Powertrain organizations to establish architectural hardpoints of steering and suspension components that are required to deliver the kinematics needed to attain desired vehicular functionality.

• Provide management with documentation/ results of the development activities.

• Engineer will be required to provide Subjective evaluations of vehicles at Chelsea Proving Grounds - Tune Suspension, Steering and Tires

Requirements

Masters of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.

3 years of experience in vehicle dynamics simulation, preference to using ADAMS/Car and or CarSim.

Experience in creating controllers in MATLAB and Simulink

• Should have experience with Ride and Handling, Kinematics and Compliance

• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities with other functional groups.

• Ability to travel to the USA for meetings.

• Must have a valid driving license

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Steering System or Tires or Suspension Component Design

• Must have competency with test and simulation techniques associated with Suspension, Steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling.

• Strong Data analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for senior management reviews.

Experience in the Driving Simulator environment

Experience with VI CarRealtime, VI DriveSim and SimWorkbench

Additional Information / Must Have's:

• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application

• Experience in Subjective Ride and Handling Evaluations

• Ability to travel to the USA

• Years of experience: 1 - 5 years