Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Collabera; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera seeks a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to support vehicle performance development through advanced simulation and virtual tuning environments. The role emphasizes Ride & Handling, suspension, steering, and tire optimization using state-of-the-art driving simulator technology.

You will collaborate with Chassis, Powertrain, and Vehicle Integration teams to validate models, analyze results, and translate findings into actionable improvements for early-stage vehicle behavior before prototypes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace engineering, or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Ride & Handling, or related automotive engineering.
• Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools such as ADAMS/Car or CarSim.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel to the United States as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle dynamics analysis and optimization using driving simulators and simulation tools.
• Support Ride & Handling development through virtual vehicle tuning and subjective evaluations.
• Develop and validate vehicle dynamics models related to suspension, steering, and tire performance.
• Conduct Kinematics & Compliance (K&C) analysis and support full vehicle dynamics development activities.
• Utilize MATLAB, Simulink, ADAMS/Car, CarSim, and related tools for simulation and controller development.
• Collaborate with Chassis, Powertrain, and Vehicle Integration teams to achieve vehicle performance targets.
• Analyze simulation results and communicate recommendations to engineering stakeholders.
• Support occasional vehicle evaluations and correlation activities to ensure simulator models accurately represent real-world vehicle behavior.

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics

Ride & Handling

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ADAMS/Car

CarSim

MATLAB

Simulink

VI-CarRealTime

VI-DriveSim

SimWorkbench

Job description

We are seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to support vehicle performance development through advanced simulation and virtual tuning environments. This role focuses on Ride & Handling, vehicle dynamics analysis, suspension, steering, and tire optimization using state-of-the-art driving simulator technology. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, validate, and refine vehicle behavior before physical prototypes are available.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle dynamics analysis and optimization using driving simulators and simulation tools.


• Support Ride & Handling development through virtual vehicle tuning and subjective evaluations.


• Develop and validate vehicle dynamics models related to suspension, steering, and tire performance.


• Conduct Kinematics & Compliance (K& C) analysis and support full vehicle dynamics development activities.


• Utilize MATLAB, Simulink, ADAMS/Car, CarSim, and related tools for simulation and controller development.


• Collaborate with Chassis, Powertrain, and Vehicle Integration teams to achieve vehicle performance targets.


• Analyze simulation results and communicate recommendations to engineering stakeholders.


• Support occasional vehicle evaluations and correlation activities to ensure simulator models accurately represent real-world vehicle behavior.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.


• 1–5 years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Ride & Handling, or related automotive engineering.


• Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools such as ADAMS/Car or CarSim.


• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.


• Strong understanding of Vehicle Dynamics, Ride & Handling, and Kinematics & Compliance.


• Valid driver's license.


• Ability to travel to the United States as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with driving simulators or virtual vehicle development.


• Experience with suspension, steering, or tire systems.


• Experience with VI-CarRealTime, VI-DriveSim, or SimWorkbench.


• Formula SAE, Baja SAE, motorsports, or vehicle tuning experience.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location.

For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

AI Disclosure:

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

About Us:

Collabera is a leading Digital Solutions company providing software engineering solutions to the world’s most tech-forward organizations. With more than 25 years of experience, we have hired over 17000 employees across 60+ offices globally and currently place 10000+ professionals annually to support critical IT engagements at more than 500 client sites, 80% being the Fortune 500. {and 59% of the Fortune 50 (could use either stat)}

With Collabera, you

Will get to work on numerous challenging and exciting projects, including UI/UX transformation, Blockchain, AI/Data Science, Cloud migrations, Cyber-Security and Engineering.

At Collabera you have 80% chances of project extension or redeployment to other clients

Will have endless opportunities to learn new technologies through our inhouse Training arm – Cognixia.