Race Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

PDS TECH Commercial is looking for a Race Car Vehicle Dynamics Engineer for our Motorsport client's facility in Indiana.

On Site - One Year+ Contract Assignment

Job Duties - Responsibilities:
Seek to optimize racing car design and setup configurations for on-track vehicle performance gains, using predictive simulation technologies.
Predictive performance simulation and analysis for racing car configurations using DIL and other simulation technologies.
Analyze data, and report findings to racing team clients, from DIL, vehicle simulator, and real-world testing.
Perform optimizations of free vehicle parameters.
Design of Vehicle Dynamics performance experiments.
Process and interpret data acquired from vehicle performance simulation experiments.
Provide Vehicle Dynamics analytical skills as a service to our client's engineering groups and racing teams.
Work with racing teams to gather relevant setup data and logged sensor data to create accurate Vehicle Dynamics models.
Prepare model parameters and configure software to perform vehicle performance simulation studies.
Perform pre/post-processing of model data for validation.
Calibrate and validate clients vehicle performance models using real-world vehicle and track data.
Generate summary correlation reports.
Develop vehicle modelling simulation tools.
Requirements:

• BSME - Master's Degree is preferred.

• 3 years of configuration, operation, and validation of Vehicle Dynamics simulation software: offline lap simulation, dynamic parametric models, multi-body models.

• 3 years of processing and analysis of time-series data in time, frequency, and spatial domains (visualization, signal processing), using MATLAB or Python.

• Proficient with analysis of on-vehicle racing car data (logged data, telemetry, etc).

• Practical Experience with racing car set-up problems and methodologies.

• 3 years of hands-on experience in development of Dymola models.

• Familiar with test planning, execution, and data analysis using Vehicle Dynamics test rigs (CG Height/Inertia, Kinematics & Compliance, shaker rigs, damper dynamometer).

• Familiar with systematic design of experiments.

• Proficient in statistical analysis of experimental data.

• Proficient in the use of supervised machine learning technologies, for regression of non-linear models.

• Technical knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics principles and chassis systems: aerodynamics, suspension, tires, etc.

• Expert understanding of limit-handling Vehicle Dynamics principles, and their practical application.

Must Have:

Proven excellent ability to communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in written form to a wide variety of audiences
Previous experience working in a fast paced, time critical and sensitive environment.
Ability to work in a team environment
Detailed oriented individual who can work effectively under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to work self-directed, under minimal supervision
Good time-management skills.
Strong Project Management skills.
Strong problem-solving skills. Able to identify and resolve routine problems.
Strong PC and software knowledge including MS Office products.
Demonstrates clear sense of urgency appropriate to a competitive racing environment.

Rates: 48-53/Hour
No Sponsorships

Pay Details: 48.00 to 53.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.
We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.
Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.