Structural CAE Engineer - Crash & Safety

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility technology company in Coventry is seeking an experienced engineer to join their CAE & Data Science Team. The role focuses on structural simulation and analysis for powertrains and electric vehicles. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in LS-DYNA. The position offers a salary range of £35,000 to £48,000, along with various employee benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in relevant engineering area essential.
• Proven experience in structural CAE simulations required.
• Familiar with global crash regulations and test procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support system analysis projects for battery and powertrain concepts.
• Contribute to design and development of powertrain components.
• Perform crash and safety simulations for vehicle structures.

Skills

Experience in structural CAE simulations

Proficiency in LS-DYNA

Excellent analytical skills

Solid understanding of crash mechanics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electric/Electronics Engineering

Tools

HyperMesh

LS-PrePost

ANSA

Job description

Overview

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd offers a job in the United Kingdom (GB) as

AVL Powertrain UK is currently seeking a highly motivated engineer with a pro-active attitude, excellent problem-solving skills and solid technical engineering background. You will join a highly dynamic team working on new technologies in the fields of electrification and powertrain performance in the automotive industry.

You will join the CAE & Data Science Team and co-operate closely with our established engineering team, whilst taking responsibility within our internal and customer projects. Your role will be focused on linear & non-linear fatigue, and structural simulation for powertrains/vehicles.

Our engineers are typically exposed to multiple different projects during their career working with us. The role is therefore particularly suited to people who will enjoy the opportunity to gain experience in new areas and who can rapidly self-start, combining creative and analytical problem-solving skills.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support system analysis projects, across internal and customer opportunities covering a range of battery and powertrain concepts
• Perform data processing and analysis, with reporting to internal and customer teams and management
• Contribute to the design and development of powertrain components by performing structural simulations, impact analysis and optimization studies to enhance product performance
• Perform crash and safety simulations using LS-DYNA for vehicle structures, battery enclosures, and restraint systems
• Develop and refine finite element models using HyperMesh, ANSA, or similar tools and interpret simulation results and provide actionable design recommendations
• Collaborate with design, test, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FMVSS, Euro NCAP, and other standards
• Present results and recommendation of analysis to stakeholders
• Support internal AVL presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, Electric/Electronics)
• Experience in structural CAE simulations for electric powertrains and batteries, model correlation & validation against test data
• Experience in CAE simulation with a strong focus on LS-DYNA
• Proficiency in pre/post-processing tools (e.g., HyperMesh, LS-PrePost, ANSA)
• Solid understanding of crash mechanics, material modeling, and occupant safety
• Familiarity with global crash regulations and test procedures
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines
• Self-starter with the ability work with high level instruction
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Flexibility to work across multiple projects/locations
• Open minded, flexible ‘can do’ attitude

Preferable:

• Experience in Automotive battery pack impact and crash simulations and analysis
• Experience in performing damage tolerance analysis to estimate fracture life and perform steady state and transient thermal analysis for automotive components
• In addition to the essential structural CAE experience/awareness of other CAE simulation and tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, GT Suite, Python, AVL CRUISE M) across virtual development, verification, and validation

WE OFFER:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• One paid professional membership annually

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.

Annual Remuneration: Due to UKVI compliance requirements, we are obligated to state the annual gross salary (full-time) for this position. The salary range is between £35,000 - £48,000 and we will offer market-conforming remuneration taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Job posted on: 17/09/2025
Closing date: 17/10/2025

We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.

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Location: Coventry, GB

Company: AVL Powertrain UK Ltd

Job Function: Simulation

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Sep 17, 2025

Job ID: 38592

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.