Junior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer; Ride, Handling & Suspension Tuning

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow.

Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching;

paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Dynamics Engineer specializing in ride, handling, and suspension tuning to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating vehicle ride and handling characteristics to deliver superior driving dynamics and customer experience.

• Develop, tune, and validate vehicle suspension, steering, and chassis systems to achieve optimal ride comfort, handling, and stability.
• Conduct subjective and objective evaluations to refine vehicle performance across various road conditions.
• Define and optimize kinematics and compliance targets for vehicle platforms.

• Work closely with simulation and testing teams to refine suspension geometry, damper tuning, and bushing stiffness.
• Conduct real-world vehicle testing, including track and road evaluations, to assess ride and handling characteristics.
• Utilize simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Adams, Car Sim) to predict vehicle behavior and guide design improvements.

• Plan and execute track tests, instrumented measurements, and driver evaluations to assess vehicle dynamics performance.
• Analyze data from various testing tools, such as K&C rigs, 7-post rigs, and accelerometers.
• Collaborate with test engineers to validate performance improvements and troubleshoot dynamic issues.

• Work closely with chassis, steering, brakes, and aerodynamics teams to ensure holistic vehicle dynamics performance.
• Interface with suppliers, test facilities, and other engineering teams to drive development from concept to production.
• Support prototype builds and development vehicles with tuning and validation…