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Skylimit Systems

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You'll play a key role in ensuring vehicle performance, structural integrity, and mission success ... engineers to optimize vehicle designs for weight, strength, and dynamic performance * Support test ...

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Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on ... Deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics testing, accelerated structural durability protocols, and ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for vehicle dynamics engineer in the United States is $40.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vehicle dynamics engineer?

A Vehicle Dynamics Engineer is responsible for optimizing a vehicle's ride, handling, and stability to ensure safety and performance. They use simulation tools, testing, and data analysis to develop suspension, steering, and braking systems. Their role involves working with mechanical and software teams to refine vehicle behavior under various conditions. This position is critical in automotive, motorsports, and autonomous vehicle development.

What types of projects and teams do vehicle dynamics engineers typically work on?

Vehicle Dynamics Engineers often collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including design engineers, test drivers, software developers, and manufacturing specialists to optimize a vehicle's ride, handling, and stability. Projects may range from developing suspension systems to tuning steering or braking components, often requiring both simulation-based analysis and on-track validation. The work environment is dynamic, blending office-based analysis with hands-on testing at proving grounds. This collaborative and project-driven structure provides continuous learning and opportunities to make a direct impact on vehicle performance and user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vehicle dynamics engineer?

A Vehicle Dynamics Engineer should have a solid understanding of mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics, typically backed by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, and data acquisition systems, along with knowledge of automotive industry standards, is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and teamwork are vital soft skills for this role. These abilities are important to develop, analyze, and refine vehicle performance to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal handling characteristics.

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Infographic showing various Vehicle Dynamics Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,523 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Vehicle Dynamics Performance Lead

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Stellantis rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 45 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:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 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
  • 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
  • 10 years of Development experience
  • DFSS Green Belt certification
  • Data logging and analysis using tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape, etc.)
  • Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulation experience
  • Mechatronics based skills/experience/education
  • Self-starter with strong communication skills
  • CAN networking experience
  • Microsoft Office tools

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

  • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
  • An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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