CAE Engineer

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  • JobType iconJob Type: Temporary
  • domain iconIndustry: Architecture and Engineering
  • type iconHours: Full Time

Our client, a leader in autonomous mobility, is seeking a CAE Engineer to join their team. As a CAE Engineer, you will be part of the Vehicle Development department supporting Vehicle Integration, Testing & Validation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience building high-fidelity vehicle dynamics models, and the ability to correlate simulation results with physical measurements—aligning successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $90-$95/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics models using MSC Adams to support ride, handling, and overall vehicle performance.
  • Own vehicle dynamics performance by directing and collaborating with Ride, Handling, NVH, Loads Cascade, Vehicle Control, CAE, and Vehicle Integration Attribute teams.
  • Generate Suspension, Full Vehicle, and PWT loads following established process requirements to enable downstream engineering decisions.
  • Define and track key vehicle dynamics metrics and targets using both physical test results and CAE data.
  • Correlate simulation results with measurements from the vehicle or subsystems, continuously improving simulation accuracy and supporting active safety performance development and validation.

What's Needed?

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in vehicle dynamics performance development and simulation.
  • Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics CAE development tools, including MSC Adams, CarMaker, and Matlab/Simulink.
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics CAE to test correlation and validation practices.
  • Ability to support performance balancing across vehicle integration attributes and software controls development.
  • Strong analytical skills with a mindset focused on accuracy, iteration, and measurable improvement.

What's in it for me?

  • Work on a robot platform where vehicle ride quality, responsiveness, and controllability directly impact occupant confidence and trust.
  • Collaborate with a world-class engineering team across robotics, control, and vehicle engineering disciplines.
  • Take ownership of vehicle dynamics performance through both physical and virtual testing.
  • Help supplier partners improve component delivery for ride and handling through technical collaboration and feedback.
  • Contribute to active safety performance development by validating performance against industry expectations.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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