Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

Qualifications: 

• MSc/PhD or equivalent engineering degree in mechanical, automotive engineering or related technical field 

• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals, with emphasis on lateral dynamics (handling, steering) and vertical dynamics (ride comfort, road excitation) 

• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following vehicle dynamics simulation tools: AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade 

• Experience in tire modeling and parameterization (MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire) 

• Knowledge of suspension kinematics and compliance (K&C) and its influence on vehicle handling and ride behavior 

• Familiarity with Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulation environments and real-time model requirements 

• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting (Matlab/Simulink, Python) 

• Fluency in spoken and written English (German language skills would be a plus) 

• Self-driven, structured working style with strong problem-solving skills 

• Team player with good communication skills in a cross-functional, international environment 

 Job Description: 

• Develop and maintain vehicle dynamics simulation models with a focus on lateral and vertical dynamics 

• Set up, calibrate, and validate full-vehicle models for handling, driveability, and ride comfort assessments 

• Model and parameterize suspension kinematics and compliance (K&C) and correlate with physical test data 

• Parameterize and validate tire models (MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire) for handling and ride applications 

• Support simulation model setup for Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) integration, commissioning, and testing 

• Prepare, execute, and analyze virtual test maneuvers with a focus on vehicle handling and performance 

• Perform objective assessment of vehicle handling (e.g. understeer gradient, transient response, frequency response) and ride comfort (e.g. weighted RMS accelerations) 

• Analyze and interpret simulation results to derive actionable engineering recommendations for suspension, chassis, and control development 

• Create technical documentation and present simulation findings to internal and external stakeholders 

• Leverage AI-based methods and tools for efficient engineering development, post-processing, and data analysis 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methods, processes, and tool chains