Senior Vehicle Dynamics 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

Job Description

• Develop and maintain vehicle dynamics simulation models with a focus on lateral and vertical dynamics
• Set up, calibrate, and validate full-vehicle models for handling, driveability, and ride comfort assessments
• Model and parameterize suspension kinematics and compliance (K&C) and correlate with physical test data
• Parameterize and validate tire models (MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire) for handling and ride applications
• Support simulation model setup for Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) integration, commissioning, and testing
• Prepare, execute, and analyze virtual test maneuvers with a focus on vehicle handling and performance
• Perform objective assessment of vehicle handling (e.g. understeer gradient, transient response, frequency response) and ride comfort (e.g. weighted RMS accelerations)
• Analyze and interpret simulation results to derive actionable engineering recommendations for suspension, chassis, and control development
• Create technical documentation and present simulation findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Leverage AI-based methods and tools for efficient engineering development, post-processing, and data analysis
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methods, processes, and tool chains

Profile Description

• MSc/PhD or equivalent engineering degree in mechanical, automotive engineering or related technical field
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals, with emphasis on lateral dynamics (handling, steering) and vertical dynamics (ride comfort, road excitation)
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following vehicle dynamics simulation tools: AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade
• Experience in tire modeling and parameterization (MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire)
• Knowledge of suspension kinematics and compliance (K&C) and its influence on vehicle handling and ride behavior
• Familiarity with Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulation environments and real-time model requirements
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting (Matlab/Simulink, Python)
• Fluency in spoken and written English (German language skills would be a plus)
• Self-driven, structured working style with strong problem-solving skills
• Team player with good communication skills in a cross-functional, international environment