Senior Vehicle Dynamics & Handling Simulation Engineer

AVL in Türkiye Research and Engineering; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL in Türkiye Research and Engineering seeks an automotive dynamics engineer to develop and validate full-vehicle models with emphasis on lateral and vertical dynamics. You will calibrate suspension and tire models, support DiL/HiL integration, and analyze results to drive handling and ride improvements.

The role requires MSc/PhD or equivalent, hands-on experience with AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade, and strong Matlab/Python scripting. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD or equivalent in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals, especially lateral and vertical dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics tools (AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade).
• Experience in tire modeling (MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire) and K&C influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle dynamics simulation models focusing on lateral and vertical dynamics.
• Set up, calibrate, and validate full-vehicle models for handling, ride comfort, and driveability.
• Model suspension kinematics and compliance and correlate with test data.
• Parameterize and validate tire models for handling and ride applications.
• Support DiL and HiL integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Prepare and analyze virtual test maneuvers for vehicle handling and performance.
• Assess handling and ride comfort metrics and derive engineering recommendations.
• Create documentation and present findings to stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-based methods for efficient development and analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methods and tool chains.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Lateral dynamics

Vertical dynamics

DiL/HiL

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in mechanical/automotive engineering

Tools

AVL VSM

CarMaker

Adams Car

VI-Grade

MF-Tire

FTire

CD Tire

Job description

AVL in Türkiye Research and Engineering seeks an automotive dynamics engineer to develop and validate full-vehicle models with emphasis on lateral and vertical dynamics. You will calibrate suspension and tire models, support DiL/HiL integration, and analyze results to drive handling and ride improvements.

The role requires MSc/PhD or equivalent, hands-on experience with AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade, and strong Matlab/Python scripting. English fluency is essential; German is a plus.