Vehicle CAE Engineer

About the role

Slate is seeking a Vehicle CAE Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on NVH, durability, strength, and stiffness simulations for EV body, chassis, and closure structures.

Responsibilities

• Support NVH and durability analysis for BIW, HV Battery structure, Trimmed Body, and full vehicle structures using tools like ANSA, Optistruct, and nCode Design Life.
• Build, run, and debug full vehicle NVH and durability models using pre-processing tools like ANSA and HyperMesh.
• Analyze simulation results, identify design issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Perform iterative simulations to optimize component and vehicle-level performance targets.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing simulation results, findings, and improvement actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to meet vehicle performance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years of automotive structures CAE experience, with exposure to NVH and/or durability analysis.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and their application to product development.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
• Eagerness to learn, problem-solve, and grow within a fast-moving organization.
• Familiarity with tools such as nCode, Optistruct / NASTRAN, ANSA, and HyperWorks.
• Basic understanding of NVH concepts including source-path-receiver thinking for structure-borne vibration and airborne noise.
• Exposure to modal analysis, vibration targets, or frequency response analysis is an advantage.
• Experience or academic coursework in random vibration analysis is a plus.
• Experience or exposure to CAE-test correlation is desirable.
• Experience or exposure to electric propulsion systems is desirable, including structural CAE for battery enclosures, battery trays, or high-voltage pack integration within the vehicle architecture.
• Familiarity with EV-specific structural considerations such as thermal management interface loads, battery module mounting, or e-motor subframe design is a plus.
• Familiarity with vehicle safety regulations and crash performance requirements is desirable, including FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) and US NCAP evaluation criteria as they relate to structural design and CAE simulation.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $85,430.91 - $128,146.37
• Additional compensation and benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
• The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.