Senior Vehicle Simulation Engineer — Truck Dynamics

Torc; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus component

Stock options

100% paid medical premiums

401K with 6% employer match

Job summary

Torc is seeking a Senior Simulation Vehicle Modeling Engineer to own advanced vehicle dynamics models for autonomous truck simulation and V&V validation. You will build high-fidelity platforms and collaborate with autonomy, controls, and product teams to ensure model fidelity and release readiness.

Work involves C++ development in Linux with ROS/ROS2, applying Lean-Agile methods, and communicating results across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field plus 6+ years of relevant experience; or Master's Degree in the above fields plus 3+ years of relevant experience; or PhD in the above fields plus 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in C++ (primary), Python for tooling and ML integrations, ROS/ROS2, CMake, and Linux.
• Physics-based modeling of ground vehicles, including longitudinal/lateral dynamics, tire models, and powertrain.
• Working knowledge of AV autonomy stack architecture—planning, controls, and system integration—to collaborate effectively with autonomy engineering teams and ensure vehicle models meet V&V requirements.
• Ability to translate vehicle model capabilities and limitations to autonomy engineering teams, and to capture their requirements to inform model fidelity improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own vehicle dynamics models, including high-fidelity truck models that accurately represent longitudinal, lateral, and transient behavior for use in simulation and autonomy validation.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-fidelity simulation platforms used to validate autonomous driving software in closed-loop evaluation pipelines at scale.
• Partner with autonomy engineering teams to capture and implement vehicle model requirements that support planning, controls, and system-level V&V activities.
• Own model capability communication, known limitations, and release notes to enable effective autonomy validation.
• Ensure vehicle model updates do not regress autonomy V&V system performance by using automated regression frameworks.
• Execute full software development lifecycle activities primarily in C++ within a Linux development environment and ROS/ROS2 tooling, applying Lean-Agile methodologies.
• Perform root cause analysis on issues identified during simulation runs and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Participate in designing test plans for data acquisition and telemetry that support field data collection for vehicle model refinement.
• Support system-level test plans and verification strategies.
• Communicate progress, design decisions, and blockers clearly at daily stand-ups and design reviews.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with OEM partners and simulation tool vendors to evaluate, integrate, and co-develop simulation capabilities.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

CMake

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Robotics/Mech Eng/EE

Master's degree in the above fields

PhD in the above fields

Job description

Torc is seeking a Senior Simulation Vehicle Modeling Engineer to own advanced vehicle dynamics models for autonomous truck simulation and V&V validation. You will build high-fidelity platforms and collaborate with autonomy, controls, and product teams to ensure model fidelity and release readiness.

Work involves C++ development in Linux with ROS/ROS2, applying Lean-Agile methods, and communicating results across stakeholders.