Computational Simulation Engineer III

Jobtailor; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Portland, OR is seeking a technically strong lead for vehicle dynamics modeling. You will build full vehicle models and guide design through simulations of handling, stability, and braking until physical validation.

The role requires deep experience with SIMPACK/ADAMS, NASTRAN, CAD tools, and programming in Python/Java/MATLAB. Travel up to 10% and US work authorization are needed; candidates should be proximity-based to Portland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in related occupation.
• Experience conducting multibody simulation using SIMPACK/ADAMS.
• Experience with Finite Element Modelling using NASTRAN.
• Experience with Time Series and Frequency Domain Analysis.
• Technical communication and presentations with PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing 3D CAD.
• Programming experience in Python, Java, and MATLAB.
• Up to 10% international and domestic travel annually.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of the Portland office.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead in the complete vehicle model building process.
• Focus on vehicle handling, electronic stability control, and braking simulations.
• Support design engineers in meeting performance targets before physical validation.
• Recommend feasible solutions by defining physics models and load cases.
• Solve analyses and present results to guide design solutions with recommendations.
• Present results accurately at technical and management levels of detail.
• Work cross-functionally with design, digital mock-up, test, and other simulation teams.
• Build entire vehicle models and provide load collectives for component development.
• Compare and correlate simulation and test results.
• Act as a subject-matter expert in vehicle handling and participate in cross-functional work streams.
• Mentor junior team members and help prioritize work.
• Communicate project status and data requirements transparently and professionally.

Skills

Multibody Dynamics

Finite Element Analysis

Time Series Analysis

Frequency Domain Analysis

Vehicle Handling Expertise

Load Collective Development

Simulation–Test Correlation

Physics Model Definition

Performance Target Analysis

Technical Presentation Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SIMPACK/ADAMS

NASTRAN

3D CAD

Python

Java

MATLAB

Job description

• Act as a technical lead in the complete vehicle model building process combining multi-body dynamic models with finite element elastic bodies
• Focus on vehicle handling, electronic stability control, and braking simulations
• Support design engineers in meeting performance targets before physical validation
• Recommend feasible solutions by understanding design problems and defining appropriate physics models and load cases
• Solve analyses and present results to guide design solutions with analysis-based recommendations
• Present results accurately at technical and management levels of detail
• Work cross-functionally with vehicle/component design engineers, digital mock-up teams, vehicle test engineers, and other simulation teams
• Build entire vehicle models
• Provide load collectives to support component development
• Compare and correlate simulation and test results
• Act as a subject-matter expert in vehicle handling and participate in related cross-functional work streams
• Mentor junior team members and help prioritize work
• Communicate project status, simulation data requirements, and escalated issues transparently, proactively, and professionally

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• 5 years of experience in related occupation
• Experience conducting multibody simulation using SIMPACK/ADAMS
• Experience with Finite Element Modelling using NASTRAN
• Experience with Time Series and Frequency Domain Analysis
• Technical communication and presentations with PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Programming experience in Python, Java, and MATLAB
• Up to 10% international and domestic travel annually
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of the Portland office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in multibody dynamics and finite element modeling, with a strong focus on vehicle handling, electronic stability control, and braking simulations. Capable of mentoring team members and effectively communicating technical results to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Multibody Simulation Using SIMPACK/ADAMS
• Finite Element Modelling Using NASTRAN
• 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Programming Experience in Python, Java, and MATLAB
• Technical Communication and Presentations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Multibody Dynamics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Time Series Analysis
• Frequency Domain Analysis
• Vehicle Handling Expertise
• Load Collective Development
• Simulation and Test Result Correlation
• Physics Model Definition
• Performance Target Analysis
• Technical Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Transparent Communication
• Problem Solving
• Proactive Issue Management

Industry Keywords

• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Vehicle Model Building
• Electronic Stability Control
• Braking Simulations
• Design Engineering Support
• Simulation Data Requirements
• Project Status Communication
• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen