PFDI - VDYN - Vehicle Dynamics Engineer at ALTEN Technology USA

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Development, Data Analysis, Simulation, Suspension Systems, Steering Systems, Braking Systems, Data Acquisition, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, Documentation, Communication Skills, Testing, Collaboration, Simulation Tools

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We are seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to support the development, validation, and performance tuning of vehicle chassis systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in vehicle dynamics testing, data analysis, and simulation, with a solid understanding of suspension, steering, and braking systems. Key Responsibilities: Conduct vehicle dynamics evaluations on proving grounds and public roads to assess ride, handling, and stability. Support development and tuning of chassis systems such as suspension, steering, braking, and tires. Perform instrumented testing, data acquisition, and analysis to validate vehicle performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CAE, Controls, NVH, ADAS, etc.) to refine vehicle dynamics performance. Document test results and provide detailed engineering reports and recommendations. Support system-level problem solving and root cause analysis. Use simulation and analysis tools to correlate test and model results. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field. 3–6 years of experience in vehicle dynamics, chassis development, or ride & handling testing. Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANape, MATLAB, Diadem). Working knowledge of vehicle control systems (ABS, ESC, steering, suspension). Hands-on experience in proving ground or on-road testing. Familiarity with PLM tools, JIRA, and Agile methodology preferred. Valid driver’s license (mandatory). Preferred Skills: Experience with simulation tools (e.g., CarSim, Adams, Simulink). Exposure to vehicle dynamics tuning or benchmarking. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to travel occasionally for testing or validation activities. ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

The Vehicle Dynamics Engineer will conduct evaluations on vehicle dynamics to assess ride, handling, and stability. They will support the development and tuning of chassis systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine vehicle performance.