Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
$121,500–$151,900 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead chassis hardware tuning and active systems calibration for vehicle dynamics, optimizing springs, dampers, steering, and suspension to deliver the Rivian driving experience. Conduct on-site subjective evaluations and objective data analysis using tools like VBox and MATLAB to validate performance against internal metrics. Collaborate with the Multi-Body Dynamics simulation team to correlate real-world data and refine virtual models for physical testing. Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 3–5 years of automotive experience. Based in Southern California, this role offers a salary range of $121,500–$151,900 and includes equity awards, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of automotive experience in vehicle dynamics or chassis development
- Proficiency in data acquisition tools (CANape, Dewesoft, or similar)
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with simulation software (CarSim, CarMaker, or ADAMS)
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