Vehicle Dynamics Engineer (Automotive/Racing)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI, to benchmark and evaluate chassis and suspension concepts for future programs. The role requires strong knowledge of suspension architecture, ride and handling tuning, and multi-project coordination across cross-functional teams.

You will perform target setting, tire specification, CoG calculations, and use test data and dynamics principles to drive vehicle performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Suspension architecture knowledge with development experience.
• Ride and handling tuning or development experience.
• Target setting experience for ride and handling.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark and evaluate chassis and suspension concepts.
• Set targets, tire specifications, CoG calculations, and hard-point definitions.
• Analyze test data and apply vehicle dynamics principles.
• Perform hands-on driving, testing, modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams.

Skills

Suspension architecture knowledge

Ride and handling experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Target setting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

ADAMS

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Position Description

• The Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Engineer is responsible for benchmarking and concept evaluation for chassis and suspension systems for future vehicle programs.
• It is integral to have strong knowledge of suspension and chassis architecture and components, and strong understanding of cause and effect.
• Responsibilities include target setting, tire specification, CoG calculations, hard point definition and more leveraging subjective vehicle assessments, objective test data analysis and vehicle dynamics principles.
• Hands‑on and driving, physical testing, modeling and simulation experience is all valuable in this role.
• Strong ability to work cross‑functionally is also a must in this position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
• Suspension architecture knowledge and development experience
• Vehicle Ride and Handling - Tuning or Development Experience
• Target Setting Experience for Ride and Handling
• K&C Experience
• Knowledge of Modal Alignment and NVH Fundamentals
• Proactive and Reactive problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience from cross functional interaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university
• Simulation Experience in ADAMS or similar MBD software
• Racing experience/background

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.