Vehicle Development Engineer

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Automotive / Vehicle Dynamics Development Engineer / Contract position in Newark, CA 94560 / onsite, 12-24 months+ / W2 candidates only. No 3rd Party candidates or inquiries please. / $48-68/hr w2.

Summary:

• As a Senior Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics Development you will support the testing, tuning, development and validation of the best riding and handling vehicles in the world. You will work alongside other development and CAE engineers, mechanical and software engineers and system owners, key stakeholders and management across the company, to develop and deliver world-class suspension, steering, braking, wheel/tire and vehicle dynamics systems from concept to production.
• This team focuses on the design and physical development of how the vehicle drives. This group splits their time between the office and traveling with the vehicles to different test sites to test their functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and iterate vehicle hardware and software calibrations using subjective and data-driven processes.

• Install robust data acquisition systems on prototype vehicles; create, perform, analyze, and document test results.

• Objective and subjective analysis of attributes, on benchmark vehicles.

• Troubleshoot and document mechanical, electrical, and software problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams from across the business to make efficient, timely, data-driven decisions.

• Assist preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics prototype fleet.

• Work with multiple complex projects in a demanding environment.

• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

• A strong desire to create state-of-the-art engineering products as an integral part of a very capable team.

Required Skills:

• 3-5 overall years of experience in the Automotive industry.
• Candidates WITHOUT vehicle dynamics or suspension or development design experience will NOT be considered.
• 5 or more years of automotive experience with a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics principles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver vehicles with world-class dynamics attributes.
• Experience in both objective and subjective assessment, data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience in tuning several of the following: coil springs, air springs, dampers, anti-roll bars, bushings, tires, suspension control software, electric power steering, stability control, torque vectoring systems, and other dynamics-related control systems.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of ADAMS, Car Real Time , Car Maker, Car Sim or similar.
• Understanding of MATLAB/Simulink fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Python, C++.
• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Skills:

• Specific vehicle dynamics experience for competitors such as General Motors, Porche, or BMW specifically.

• Desire for continual learning

• Excellent problem-solving ability, using fundamental principles and data-driven decision making

• Advanced driving qualifications

Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan.

Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website () or through this careers site posting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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