Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Allen Park, Michigan

Position Summary:

Position Duties:
 
 

• Work directly with a NASCAR race team using custom vehicle dynamics simulation software for race setup optimization.
• Support the team’s race preparation process with team directed vehicle dynamics analysis.
• Attend races as necessary to support race weekend vehicle tuning process with simulation.
• Plan and conduct rig test of race cars for the purpose of model correlation as necessary.
• Review and tune tire model data to increase simulation model accuracy as necessary.
• Contribute to ongoing simulation / simulator enhancement and correlation efforts.
• Collect subjective feedback and objective data for continual modeling improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:    
 
 

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required.
• 2+ year’s work experience in a professional racing engineering capacity OR in the automotive industry vehicle dynamics discipline.
• 1 course passed in one of the following areas: vehicle dynamics, suspension and steering system design, aerodynamics and tire modeling.
• 1 course passed in one of the following programs: Atlas, MatLab, Simulink or VBA.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
 

• Masters of Science in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in professional racing or automotive industry in a leadership role.
• Dymola simulation software experience
• SAE vehicle competition (Formula SAE / BAJA / Etc.) especially a leadership role.
• Suspension /steering / tire design experience.
• Vehicle dynamics development experience.

• Familiarity of Pacejka based tire models.
• Data analysis and programming experience using Atlas, MatLab, Simulink or VBA.
• Extensive experience with vehicle dynamics simulation software

 
 

• Experience in vehicle testing in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to function in a fast paced race environment.
• Highly motivated individual w/ excellent communication skills

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Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Ford Motor Company also is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment such persons.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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