Engineer

Aquent (United States); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks an innovative Engineer to own vehicle dynamics performance for autonomous mobility. You will work with robotics and vehicle engineering experts to develop a responsive platform and ensure ride quality, safety, and comfort in next‑gen autonomous vehicles.

You will use MSC Adams, CarMaker, and Matlab/Simulink to build high‑fidelity models, correlate CAE with tests, and drive performance targets while supporting cross‑functional teams in a startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of vehicle dynamics development and simulation experience.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with CAE-to-test correlation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models using MSC Adams.
• Collaborate with design teams and suppliers to improve ride and handling.
• Generate suspension and vehicle loads per established processes.
• Develop vehicle dynamics metrics and targets using tests and CAE data.
• Support performance balancing across vehicle integration attributes and software controls.
• Drive active safety performance development and validation to meet industry standards.
• Correlate simulation results with actual measurements to improve accuracy.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

CAEs tools

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSC Adams

CarMaker

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of autonomous mobility? Join a pioneering team dedicated to revolutionizing transportation by delivering an unparalleled ride experience in next-generation autonomous vehicles. This is your chance to make a profound impact, contributing directly to the core performance and safety of a groundbreaking product that will redefine how people move. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring every journey is not only safe and reliable but also exceptionally comfortable and intuitive for our future customers.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Engineer to take ownership of vehicle dynamics performance. In this role, you will be a central figure in a world-class engineering team, collaborating with experts in robotics, control, and vehicle engineering. You will drive the development of a responsive and controllable platform that instills confidence and trust in occupants, directly influencing the excellent ride quality of our autonomous vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to manifest your creativity and make a significant difference in the final product within a dynamic, startup environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models using MSC Adams.
• Collaborate closely with design teams and supplier partners to enhance component delivery for superior ride and handling performance.
• Generate Suspension, Full Vehicle, and PWT loads in accordance with established processes.
• Develop key vehicle dynamics metrics and targets, leveraging both physical tests and CAE data.
• Support performance balancing across various vehicle integration attributes and contribute to software controls development.
• Drive active safety performance development and validation to meet and exceed automotive industry standards.
• Correlate simulation results with actual vehicle or subsystem measurements, continuously seeking ways to boost simulation accuracy.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in vehicle dynamics performance development and simulation.
• Proficiency in vehicle dynamics CAE development tools, including MSC Adams, CarMaker, and Matlab/Simulink.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Dynamics CAE to Test Correlation.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex engineering challenges.