Senior ADAS Performance & Dynamics Engineer

Alten USA; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced CAE engineer to lead virtual analysis for steering and suspension development. You will set targets for ride and handling, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive design improvements across vehicle variants.

The role emphasizes expertise in chassis dynamics, CAE tools, and validation through testing, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Experience in chassis design/development or vehicle dynamics engineering.
• Familiar with CAE tools for suspension/steering analyses and ride/handling assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAE/virtual analysis for steering and suspension hard-point development.
• Develop targets for ride, handling, stiffness, and damping to meet vehicle objectives.
• Coordinate CAE activities with extended teams and validate models with testing.
• Drive design recommendations and performance optimization across variants.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Chassis design

CAx tools

FMEA

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited university

Tools

ADAMS/Car

Altair Motionview

Opti-Struct

NASTRAN

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced CAE engineer to lead virtual analysis for steering and suspension development. You will set targets for ride and handling, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive design improvements across vehicle variants.

The role emphasizes expertise in chassis dynamics, CAE tools, and validation through testing, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.