CAE Engineer – BIW / Full Vehicle

ALTEN Technology USA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks an experienced CAE Engineer for BIW and full vehicle-level modeling and analysis on an aluminum-intensive pickup program. You will collaborate with design, CAE, and manufacturing teams to develop, validate, and optimize simulation models and provide recommendations.

The ideal candidate has strong automotive CAE background, expertise in BIW, aluminum structures, and load-case evaluation, with experience in LS-DYNA and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of automotive CAE experience.
• Strong BIW and full vehicle-level modeling and analysis experience.
• Experience with aluminum-intensive automotive structures.
• Proficiency with ANSA, META, LS-DYNA, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CAE models for BIW, truck bed/box structures, and full vehicle-level systems.
• Perform structural analyses for key load cases: torsion, stiffness, point mobility, and others.
• Conduct NVH-related analyses as required and support model validation.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize BIW and aluminum structures.
• Document analysis results and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Operate HPC resources for large-scale simulations and track iterations.

Skills

BIW

Full Vehicle Analysis

Aluminum Structures

Stiffness

NVH

Torsion

Point Mobility

LS-DYNA

ANSA

META

OptiStruct

HyperWorks

Sheet Metal

Joining

Forming

HPC

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSA

META

LS-DYNA

OptiStruct

HyperWorks

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with employer matching
• paid time off (PTO)
• paid parental leave
• mentorship to help you take your career to the next level

You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are seeking an experienced CAE Engineer to support BIW and full vehicle-level modeling and analysis for an aluminum-intensive pickup truck development program.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automotive structural CAE, BIW analysis, aluminum structures, and load-case evaluation. The engineer will work closely with design, CAE, manufacturing, and client teams to develop and validate simulation models and provide technical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CAE models for BIW, truck bed/box structures, and full vehicle-level systems.
• Perform structural analyses for key vehicle load cases, including:
• Torsion
• Stiffness
• Point mobility
• Other vehicle-level structural load cases
• Conduct NVH-related analysis as required.
• Evaluate structural performance and identify areas for design improvement.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize BIW and aluminum structures based on CAE results.
• Support model correlation, validation, and iterative design development.
• Participate in technical reviews with client and material/supplier teams, including Novelis teams where applicable.
• Present simulation results and technical recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Document analysis results and engineering recommendations using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Prepare and maintain final CAE input files and required engineering documentation.
• Track analysis iterations and model changes using project tracking sheets.
• Work with high-performance computing (HPC) resources to execute large-scale simulations.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of modeling or analysis issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of automotive CAE experience.
• Strong experience with BIW and full vehicle-level modeling and analysis.
• Experience analyzing aluminum-intensive automotive structures.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following:
• ANSA
• META
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and automotive load cases.
• Experience with stiffness, bending, torsion, NVH, and point mobility analysis.
• Knowledge of automotive BIW design and structural architecture.
• Understanding of sheet metal design, joining, forming, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LS-DYNA.
• Experience with pickup truck or full vehicle development programs.
• Experience with aluminum BIW and truck bed/box structures.
• Knowledge of aluminum joining technologies and structural optimization.
• Experience working with OEMs, material suppliers, or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience with HPC-based CAE workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Key Skills

• Automotive CAE | BIW | Full Vehicle Analysis | Aluminum Structures | Stiffness | NVH | Bending | Torsion | Point Mobility | OptiStruct | HyperWorks | ANSA | META | LS-DYNA | Sheet Metal | Joining | Forming | Structural Analysis | HPC

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.