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ALTEN Technology USA

$75K - $90K/yr

Manage test readiness reviews (TRR), vehicle ballast/setup coordination, and proving ground logistics to ensure efficient track time utilization Desired Relevant Experience * Vehicle dynamics ...

Waymo

Senior Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$110.90K - $152.40K/yr

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and you will report to Systems Engineering Manager. You ... Integrate vehicle dynamics models into the Waymo Simulator and simulation workflows * Define and ...

Dtna

Systems Engineer II- Vehicle Dynamics

Portland, OR · Hybrid

$86K - $110K/yr

Preferred back ground with requirements management * Knowledge of complex systems, preferably vehicle dynamics systems * Experience with functional decomposition, interfaces, and system architecture

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager vehicle dynamics in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Manager Vehicle Dynamics, you need a solid background in mechanical or automotive engineering, extensive experience in vehicle handling and dynamics, and strong analytical skills. Familiarity with simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and vehicle dynamics modeling software, as well as knowledge of industry standards, is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are vital soft skills for managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments. These skills and qualities ensure the successful design, testing, and optimization of vehicle performance, directly impacting safety, innovation, and overall product quality.

What are some common challenges faced by a Manager Vehicle Dynamics when overseeing a multidisciplinary team?

A Manager Vehicle Dynamics often navigates challenges such as aligning priorities between design, engineering, and testing teams while ensuring that vehicle handling and ride quality targets are met. Balancing innovative solutions with cost, safety, and regulatory requirements can be complex, particularly when collaborating with cross-functional teams like software, hardware, and manufacturing. Effective communication and project management skills are essential to coordinate efforts, resolve technical disagreements, and keep projects on schedule. Successfully managing these dynamics helps drive both team performance and vehicle excellence.

What does a Manager Vehicle Dynamics do?

A Manager Vehicle Dynamics oversees the team responsible for tuning and optimizing a vehicle’s handling, ride comfort, and stability. They coordinate testing, simulation, and analysis to ensure vehicles meet safety, performance, and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with engineers from various departments, setting development targets, and guiding the team to solve complex technical challenges. Ultimately, the Manager Vehicle Dynamics plays a key role in delivering vehicles that are enjoyable and safe to drive.

What is the difference between Manager Vehicle Dynamics vs Vehicle Dynamics Engineer?

AspectManager Vehicle DynamicsVehicle Dynamics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering; leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering; technical expertise
Work EnvironmentTeam leadership, project management, cross-department collaborationDesign, testing, simulation, and analysis of vehicle systems
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, R&D centers, Tier 1 suppliersAutomotive companies, research labs, engineering consultancies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Manager Vehicle Dynamics oversees teams and projects related to vehicle handling, stability, and ride quality, focusing on leadership and strategic planning. In contrast, Vehicle Dynamics Engineers are hands-on technical specialists who design, analyze, and test vehicle systems. Both roles are essential in automotive development, but the manager focuses on coordination and management, while the engineer emphasizes technical execution.

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Vehicle Dynamics Performance

Vehicle Dynamics Performance

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Stellantis rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 44 rated automakers

Job description

The Project Performance Lead (PPL) for Vehicle Dynamics is responsible for achieving vehicle level ride and handling targets for Stellantis Vehicles. The candidate will coordinate with a team of core dynamics engineers to establish development timelines to meet all functional objectives, component tuning freeze dates, and electronic control hardware/software release dates. Further responsibilities include analyzing and mitigating the vehicle dynamics performance impact of engineering, brand, and marketing requests. The PPL also leads coordination of activities with multiple external stakeholders (powertrain, mechatronics, etc.) and must be confident providing updates to senior management regarding state of the program.
The Advanced PPL will be responsible for vehicle development of the critical components to meet the vehicle's overall ride, steering, handling, and tire performance objectives. This development work takes place at numerous sites in and around Southeast Michigan, with travel required to other test locations as both weather, and test surface conditions dictate. Travel is mostly domestic within North America, but can also be international, and is less than 20% of the Engineer's time.).
Job Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
  • Provide guidance to advanced chassis design teams to develop suspension architectures which support vehicle line targets and FOs
  • Lead development activities including testing and subjective assessment of virtual vehicle level function to ensure alignment with targets
  • Responsible for development of suspension mechanical and electromechanical components and systems in order to achieve driving dynamics functional attribute targets
  • Perform subjective evaluations of ride, steering, and handling and assign ratings according to SAE subjective scales up to and beyond the handling limits of the vehicle
  • Work closely with suppliers to drive changes required to complete tuning of all systems including air springs, passive dampers, semi-active dampers, and electronic power steering
  • Support all active chassis teams in development/implementation/testing of electromechanical hardware and supporting software through data acquisition system
  • Development of state-of-the-art prototype and production controls solutions
    for electromechanical suspension components
  • Contribute to development of future semi-active damping strategies and algorithm functional execution
  • Work closely with chassis controls team members to develop seamless
    integration with other active chassis controls components and systems
  • Development and execution of vehicle performance DVP&R
  • Support core software team with execution of functional and failsafe DVP&R
    with vehicle level tests

Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5 years of related engineering experience
  • 5 years of automotive testing and validation experience
  • Excellent knowledge of vehicle dynamics
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of vehicle systems
  • Experience with requirements management and software version
    management tools
  • Effective project management, organizational, and teamwork skills
  • Data logging and analysis using tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)
  • Must be capable of driving vehicles at, or above the limit of handling
  • Valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • DFSS Green Belt certification
  • Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulation experience
  • Mechatronics based skills/experience/education
  • Self-starter with strong communication skills
  • CAN networking experience
  • Microsoft Office tools

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