Vehicle Dynamics Tuning Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Tuning Engineer to contribute to vehicle dynamics development. The role involves driving and testing vehicles, interfacing with simulation teams, and applying tuning insight from proving grounds to achieve ride and handling goals.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited) with automotive product development experience and strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive engineering product development.
• Suspension architecture and development experience.
• Vehicle Ride and Handling Tuning or Development experience.
• Proactive and reactive problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience from cross-functional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on vehicle dynamics programs based on test results.
• Drive and test vehicles; communicate with simulation engineers to guide program requirements.
• Apply tuning knowledge from proving grounds to meet ride and handling criteria.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of suspension and chassis architecture and components.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 Vehicle Dynamics Tuning Engineer plays an integral part in the vehicle dynamics development by providing feedback to programs based on test results.
• Besides driving and testing vehicles, close communication with simulation engineers is important to help guide the program towards the requirements.
• Experience from proving grounds and tuning vehicles based on subjective evaluation is required.
• Hence, deep understanding of suspension and chassis architecture and components, and their effect on ride and handling is important.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
• Experience in automotive engineering product development
• Suspension architecture and development experience
• Vehicle Ride and Handling Tuning or Development Experience
• 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
• Test Driving experience
• Racing experience/background
• Vehicle dynamics simulation experience

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.