Senior Chassis Calibration Engineer

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a senior Calibration Engineer to champion vehicle dynamics, lead calibration development, and ensure safety across multiple programs. You will own features, calibrations against milestones, and collaborate with algorithm teams to drive performance improvements.

Travel for winter testing and ride trips is required, with GM Level 3 Driving Credential mandatory. Responsibilities include delivering calibrated solutions on time, leading reviews, and documenting lessons

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.).
• Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics, brake systems, chassis and propulsion integration.
• GM Level 3 Driving Credential required.

Responsibilities

• Champion the safety of our employees and customers.
• Calibrate and integrate performance features to meet vehicle requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned feature on multiple programs in parallel.
• Deliver calibrations according to program milestone timing.
• Work collaboratively with algorithm team to identify and solve issues.
• Lead technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews for assigned program.
• Lead resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues.
• Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into algorithms and Calibration Standard Work.

Skills

Calibration

Vehicle Dynamics

Chassis Performance

Brake Controls

Data Acquisition

High-Performance Driving

Physics-Based Analysis

Performance Feature Integration

Virtual Testing

HiL & CoSim

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Measurement Equipment

Vehicle Instrumentation

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

• Champion the safety of our employees and customers
• Calibrate and integrate performance features to meet vehicle requirements
• Take ownership of assigned feature on multiple programs in parallel
• Deliver calibrations according to program milestone timing
• Work collaboratively with algorithm team to identify and solve issues
• Work with performance engineers to seek feedback and ensure vehicle performance meets VTS/SSTS
• Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, LADV, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)
• Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual, HiL and CoSim workpackages
• Lead technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews for assigned program
• Lead resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues
• Provide input to VTS, STS, SSTS, and CTS specifications as applicable
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM policies
• Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into algorithms and Calibration Standard Work
• Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
• Demonstrated initiative to drive for results in areas of innovation and new development
• Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics, brake systems, chassis and propulsion integration
• Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from leadership
• High level of analytical problem solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle dynamics and high‑performance driving
• Experience with measurement equipment, vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis
• Position requires the ability to travel for winter testing in January / February for 6 – 8 weeks
• Ability to travel for development and ride trips interspersed throughout the year
• GM Level 3 Driving Credential

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle dynamics, calibration procedures, and performance engineering, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Proven ability to lead technical reviews and drive innovative solutions in vehicle performance and calibration standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle Dynamics Expertise
• Calibration Procedures Development
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Performance Engineering
• GM Level 3 Driving Credential

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Calibration
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Chassis Performance
• Brake Controls
• Data Acquisition
• High-Performance Driving
• Physics-Based Analysis
• Performance Feature Integration
• Virtual Testing
• HiL and CoSim Workpackages

Soft Skills

• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Collaboration
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• GM Level 3 Driving Credential

Industry Keywords

• Safety Compliance
• Calibration Standard Work
• VTS
• STS
• SSTS
• CTS Specifications

Tools & Technologies

• Measurement Equipment
• Vehicle Instrumentation
• Data Analysis Tools