Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Crash Simulation Engineer

 

Job Summary:

 

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Crash Simulation Engineer. This is a contract position.

This position is responsible for performing crash simulations to develop and optimize EV body structure.

Guide design efforts using CAE tools. Perform full vehicle frontal, side, and rear crash simulations according to FMVSS, USNCAP, and IIHS standards using Ls Dyna. Utilize pre-processing tools such as ANSA and HYPERMESH to create and debug full vehicle crash models. Post-process crash simulation results using META or HYPERWORKS. Provide design improvement recommendations based on simulation results. Analyze and optimize solutions by performing several full vehicle crash simulation iterations. Participate in component and vehicle testing, correlating CAE results with test data. Apply methods like DOE/DFSS to optimize design. Create and present reports summarizing simulation results and improvements. Collaborate with design, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to achieve desired vehicle performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program, master’s degree preferred.  5 - 8 years of experience in performing full vehicle crash simulations. Experience with using Ls Dyna, ANSA, META, HYPERWORKS and PRIMER. Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, USNCAP and IIHS. Knowledge of optimization tools and techniques. Knowledge of applying engineering fundaments in the development. Ability to work independently from start to end. Strong oral and verbal communication skills. Act as a team player and problem solver. Experience with correlation of CAE and Test results. Experience with FEA modeling of long fiber composite components is preferred. Experience on development of BOF body structure is preferred.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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