Senior Vehicle Dynamics Analyst — ADAMS & Suspension

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 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.