Senior Vehicle Simulation Engineer - Multibody/FEA Lead

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

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.