Contractor - Vehicle Dynamics Senior Analyst / Analyst

Ricardo, Inc.; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specialising in propulsion, driveline and energy systems, seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Analyst to aid the design of suspension and steering systems and to assess overall vehicle performance using ADAMS 3D dynamic simulations.

You will build multi-body models, run dynamic simulations, and present results to clients, while collaborating with senior engineers to guide project direction and resource planning.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Advanced experience in statics and dynamics.
• Advanced experience in numerical methods including finite difference/finite element methods.
• Deep understanding of modelling, simulation and design of suspension and chassis systems.
• Knowledge of kinematic and compliance studies, ride and handling simulations, and durability assessments.
• Understand full vehicle dynamic simulations.
• Experience with ADAMS for dynamic simulations.
• Experience with CAD packages (e.g., Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks).
• Experience in time and frequency domain analyses.
• Understanding tyre models and road load inputs.

Responsibilities

• Apply theoretical knowledge to basic analytical engineering problems.
• Build high-fidelity multi-body models for suspension, chassis, and full vehicle systems.
• Conduct kinematic, quasi-static and dynamic simulations of suspension and vehicles.
• Prepare detailed technical presentations for internal and client reviews.
• Interface with clients to deliver updates and analysis results.
• Confer with senior engineers for guidance and direction.
• Develop scope of work with proposal leaders and estimate resources.
• Supervise junior team members technically.
• Assist with technique and analysis methodology development.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Statics and dynamics

Numerical methods

K&C studies

Ride and handling simulations

Full vehicle dynamic simulations

Dynamic analyses (time domain)

Dynamic analyses (frequency domain)

Vehicle integration knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ADAMS

CAD packages (Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks)

Job description

Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specialising in complex propulsion, driveline, and energy systems. We work with customers globally to deliver end-to-end solutions from initial design through to full production. For over 110 years, we have been at the forefront of world changing engineering innovation, partnering with many of the world’s most ambitious organisations to improve performance, push boundaries, and accelerate progress.
Headquartered in Shoreham by Sea (UK), Ricardo brings together more than 1,000 experts and delivers in excess of 200 major programmes globally at any given time. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com

Contractor - Vehicle Dynamics Senior Analyst / Analyst

Pushing Boundaries: a World leader in propulsion engineering from concept to production

The Role

As a Vehicle Dynamics Analyst your primary role will be to aid the design of suspension and steering systems and complete vehicle performance by undertaking multi-body kinematic and dynamic analysis using the ADAMS 3D dynamic simulation toolset

Key Responsibilities

• Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical engineering problems
• Build high-fidelity kinematic and dynamic multi-body models for suspension, chassis, and full vehicle systems using commercial CAE tools based on CAD and other engineering data
• Conduct kinematic, quasi-static and dynamic simulations of suspension systems and vehicles
• Prepare detailed technical presentations for both internal and client project engineering review
• Interface with internal and external clients to deliver updates, design recommendations and analysis results
• Confer with senior engineers and supervisor to obtain necessary guidance and direction
• Work with proposal leaders to develop scope of work and to estimate resource needs
• Perform technical supervision of junior team members
• Assist with technique and analysis methodology development
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Key Competencies and Experience

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Advanced experience in statics and dynamics
• Advanced experience in numerical methods including finite difference/finite element methods
• A deep understanding of the modelling, simulation and design of suspension and chassis systems
• Understanding of kinematic and compliance (K&C) studies, ride and handling simulations, and durability assessments
• Understand and analyse suspension geometry, load paths, and dynamic behaviour under various operating conditions
• Understand full vehicle dynamic simulations
• Broad vehicle engineering and integration knowledge
• Experience performing dynamic simulations
• Experience with the ADAMS analysis toolset for dynamic simulations
• Experience with at least one commercial CAD package (e.g., Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Experience performing dynamic analyses in the time and frequency domain
• Understanding of tyre models and road load inputs

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.