Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

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In this position...

This role is crucial in shaping the driving character of our vehicles by optimizing ride, handling, steering, and stability control across both physical prototypes and advanced virtual environments. As a vehicle dynamics development engineer, you will collaborate with NVH and chassis hardware engineers along with vehicle integration to develop an optimized dynamic performance for the vehicle. You will also develop new tuning and verification methods using a mix of vehicle, HIL and simulation to optimize the most effective solution for tuning and validation of the vehicle dynamics performance.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 1+ year of experience with Suspension Tuning, Calibration, Controls and/or CAE of Dynamic Systems

Even better, you may have...

• Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics principles
• A proven ability to tune vehicle systems in real‑world scenarios, and expertise in leveraging simulation tools for development and analysis
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles
• Experience with testing methods
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Experience using typical automotive interfaces (e.g. CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto‑Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience using Vector CANape, Vector CANalyzer, ATI VISION, ETAS INCA or similar tools
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with Car Sim, MSC Adams or similar tools
• Experience in verification techniques (e.g. design verification methods, vehicle data acquisition/analysis, etc.)
• Experience with virtual validation methods (e.g. HIL, MIL, SIL, DIL etc.)
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer happiness
• Good communications and project management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

For more information on salary and benefits, :

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub…