Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

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      "text": "In this role, you will:",
      "content": "\n<li>\n<p>Conduct virtual ride and handling assessments to identify critical trade-offs and lead testing activities</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Analyze simulation and vehicle data to provide quick-turnaround insights on vehicle behavior, identify performance gaps, and propose hardware or software solutions.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Distill complex vehicle dynamics phenomena into clear, data-backed options for the broader engineering team to consider during design and tuning cycles.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Contribute to the core Zoox vehicle model to improve realism and simulation capabilities</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Use simulation and data analysis to evaluate vehicle stability in limit-handling maneuvers and safety-critical failure modes.</p>\n</li>\n"
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      "text": "Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>\n<p>5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong first-principles command of vehicle dynamics (e.g. tire modeling, load transfer, kinematics, and frequency response).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with vehicle dynamics CAE development tools, such as Dymola, IPG CarMaker, MSC Adams</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Proven ability to look at complex, multi-dimensional data and extract clear actionable insight</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Programming experience with Python or a similar scripting language&nbsp;</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to translate highly technical data into concise summaries and actionable recommendations for cross-functional partners.</p>\n</li>\n"
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      "text": "Bonus Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>\n<p>Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on dynamics or controls.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Hands-on physical testing experience (proving grounds, Formula SAE, or professional motorsports).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with DOE/optimization workflows</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong programming experience: Python, C+</p>\n</li>\n"
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