Vehicle Dynamics Engineer — Suspension & Handling Tuning

Polaris Inc.

Wyoming (OH)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 109,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a vehicle dynamics engineer to support the development, tuning, validation, and performance optimization of Polaris Powersports vehicles with a focus on suspension, steering, and brake systems.

This role combines hands-on testing with data-driven analysis to enhance ride and handling performance. You will translate requirements into system specifications, lead design activities for tunable suspension and steering components, and collaborate across engineering teams to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience.
Knowledge of automotive or powersports vehicle systems and components.
Experience with data acquisition and data collection systems such as AIM, MoTeC, thermocouples, strain gauges, or similar technologies.
Experience operating and maintaining a shock dynamometer is preferred.
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles and applications is preferred.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Conduct performance tuning, development, and evaluation of suspension, steering, tire, and brake systems.
Develop and maintain system engineering requirements related to vehicle dynamics performance.
Translate vehicle-level performance objectives into vehicle dynamics system requirements.
Lead component design and development activities focused on tunable suspension and steering system components.
Lead systems engineering activities for vehicle dynamics and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve vehicle performance targets.
Analyze vehicle performance data to identify root causes and develop improvements to vehicle dynamics subsystems.
Support vehicle testing, validation, and development activities to verify ride, handling, steering, and braking performance.
Collaborate with vehicle teams, system engineers, and other functional groups to optimize overall vehicle dynamics performance.