Vehicle Dynamics Simulation and Simulator Engineer, Ford Performance Motorsports
New Yesterday
The Ford Performance Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics team supports race teams through vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering expertise, test car and race car data analysis, and race car setup consultation and simulations. We make the cars perform on the track to win. Ford Performance is looking for a talented engineer to be a part of their motorsports vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering team which develops World-Class race-winning vehicle dynamics simulations, designs chassis architectures and components, and supports test and track-side engineering for vehicles such as the Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, Darkhorse R, W2RC Rally Raid (and Dakar), Bronco DR, Bronco 4600 (King of Hammers), NextGen NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Craftsman Truck, other future high-performance demonstrators, and Hybridization/Electrification.
You will use simulation tools and methods to meet our primary goals of Winning Races, Winning Championships, and Transferring Technology to and from the greater Company.
Throughout this process you will perform and advocate a high level of quality, and adhere to Our Truths – Put People First, Be Curious, Built Ford Tough, One Ford, Play to Win, Create Tomorrow, and Do the Right Thing.
You'll have...
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
3+ years of experience in automotive chassis design, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle dynamics simulations
Even better, you may have...
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree
3+ Years of experience in motorsports vehicle dynamics including simulation, track testing, and interdisciplinary work with other engineering departments
3+ Years of experience in suspension design or chassis architecture engineering
1+ years of experience with simulations
High level of motivation
Display Ford’s Our Truths
Excellent knowledge of suspension/chassis and vehicle dynamics
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and relationship skills, putting the customer and race teams first
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
Passion to Win
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Location:
- Concord