Junior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer — Ride & Suspension Tuning

ALTEN Technology USA; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Mentorship

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our automotive engineering team. You will develop, tune, and validate suspension, steering, and chassis systems to deliver optimized ride comfort and handling across diverse road conditions.

You will work with simulation and testing teams, perform real-world track testing, analyze data, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional groups to bring development vehicles from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle dynamics, ride and handling, or chassis development.
• Hands-on experience with suspension tuning, damper optimization, and steering system development.
• Proficiency in vehicle dynamics simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Adams, CarSim, Simulink).
• Familiarity with vehicle testing methodologies, data acquisition, and analysis tools (e.g., Dewesoft, VBOX, K&C testing).

Responsibilities

• Develop, tune, and validate vehicle suspension, steering, and chassis systems to achieve optimal ride comfort, handling, and stability.
• Conduct subjective and objective evaluations to refine vehicle performance across various road conditions.
• Define and optimize kinematics and compliance targets for vehicle platforms.
• Work closely with simulation and testing teams to refine suspension geometry, damper tuning, and bushing stiffness.
• Conduct real-world vehicle testing, including track and road evaluations, to assess ride and handling characteristics.
• Utilize simulation tools to predict vehicle behavior and guide design improvements.
• Plan and execute track tests, instrumented measurements, and driver evaluations to assess vehicle dynamics performance.
• Analyze data from testing tools and collaborate with test engineers to validate improvements.
• Interface with suppliers, test facilities, and other teams to drive development from concept to production.
• Support prototype builds and development vehicles with tuning and validation activities.

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our automotive engineering team. You will develop, tune, and validate suspension, steering, and chassis systems to deliver optimized ride comfort and handling across diverse road conditions.

You will work with simulation and testing teams, perform real-world track testing, analyze data, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional groups to bring development vehicles from concept to production.