Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer

Lancesoft; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Other Perks

Job summary

LanceSoft in Foster City, CA is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer to develop high-fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models and collaborate with design teams for ride and handling optimization.

The role focuses on CAE tools (MSC Adams, CarMaker, Matlab/Simulink), test correlation, and analytical evaluation to deliver a robust, controllable vehicle platform. This is a 6+ month assignment with on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in vehicle dynamics.
• Experience in vehicle dynamics performance development and simulation.
• Experience with MSC Adams, CarMaker and Matlab/Simulink CAE tools.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Dynamics CAE to test correlation.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models using MSC Adams.
• Collaborate with design team to improve component delivery for ride and handling.
• Generate suspension, full vehicle and loads as per process.
• Develop vehicle dynamics metrics and targets using tests and CAE data.
• Support performance balancing with Vehicle Integration Attributes and software controls.
• Support active safety performance development and validation.
• Correlate simulation results with measurements and improve accuracy.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

CAE development

MSC Adams

CarMaker

Matlab/Simulink

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer

Location: Foster City, CA 94404

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay rate range: $90.00 - $102.00/hour on W2

About the Role:

• At Client we have set the goal to provide our customers with premium ride experience while using our fully autonomous vehicles.
• You will work with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds such as robotics, control, and vehicle engineering.
• You will take ownership of the Vehicle Dynamics performance, working with physical and virtual testing, providing direction to the various chassis areas including Ride, Handling, NVH, Loads Cascade, Vehicle control engineers, CAE team, and other Vehicle Integration Attribute areas to assure an excellent vehicle ride quality, a responsive and controllable robot platform that provides confidence and trust to the occupants.
• Working at a startup gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models using MSC Adams
• Collaborate closely with the design team to help our supplier partners improve their ability to deliver components for ride and handling
• Able to generate Suspension, Full Vehicle and PWT loads as per process
• Develop key vehicle dynamics metrics and targets using physical tests and CAE data
• Support performance balancing with the other Vehicle Integration Attributes and software controls development
• Support active safety performance development and validation to be on par with automotive industry
• Correlate simulation results with measurements of vehicle or subsystems and continually explore ways to increase simulation accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in vehicle dynamics performance development and Simulation
• Experience in vehicle dynamics CAE development tools: MSC Adams, CarMaker and Matlab/Simulink
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of Dynamics CAE to Test Correlation
• Strong analytical skills.

Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.