Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

About the role

The Ford Racing Dynamics team supports race teams through vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering expertise, test car and race car data analysis, and race car setup consultation and simulations. We help the cars perform on the track to win.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation and DiL simulator models to maximize vehicle dynamics performance
• Develop race cars and trucks by using simulation engineering tools
• Integrate simulation/simulator vehicle models, tire models, aerodynamics models, powertrain models
• Use simulator tools to meet customer and race team needs
• Run simulator sessions for race team drivers to develop and test race setups, acclimate drivers, and provide race engineers and crew chiefs simulated performance data
• Be the conduit between Ford engineering and programs, race team engineers, and race drivers to maximize Ford’s on-track race performance
• Leverage and interpret the data generated by race teams, Ford test vehicles, event databases, and simulations to maximize performance
• Exercise vehicle dynamics knowledge and data to propose designs and setups for DOEs and simulations, leading to the optimum configurations
• Contribute to the improvement of simulator and simulation tools
• Partner with race teams to prepare for simulator sessions
• Partner with race teams to analyze the performance of cars and drivers at races and tests to improve race outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 2+ years of experience in automotive suspension design, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations
• Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree (preferred)
• 3+ Years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience with simulations (preferred)
• Formula SAE experience in Suspension and/or Vehicle Dynamics (preferred)

Qualifications

• High level of motivation and commitment
• Demonstrated history of Ford Operating System Behaviors
• Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, putting the customer and race teams first
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
• Passion to Win

Skills

• Experience with simulation tools and methods
• Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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

Pay

This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100 - $166,200.

Schedule

This hybrid role is based at the Ford Racing Technical Center in Concord, NC and requires at least four days per week onsite. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including occasional late evenings, nights, weekends, and travel as needed to support company objectives.