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In this position...
This position involves using CAE tools and developing new tools and methods to support program architecture decisions, full-vehicle handling, ride and lap-time analysis, and validation, testing, and performance predictions. If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Performance shares your passion for striving for perfection.
We're responsible for creating and developing high performance products and services which are best-in-class on road and off road. Help us drive excellence in capability, performance, and customer experiences on the track, in the dunes, on the rocks, and on road driving by architecting vehicle chassis capabilities that are first in the industry. Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production and motorsports vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and performance.
In support of this effort, the Ford Performance team is looking for a Vehicle Dynamics CAE Engineer.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do...
- Utilize CAE tools and test results to support the delivery of the company's high-performance cars and trucks with full vehicle and suspension system modeling
- Utilize the CAE tools to support and direct efficient vehicle development and design processes
- The CAE Group is a part of the Advanced Systems Engineering Group, defining new product suspension and chassis designs
- Implement and refine existing CAE modeling tools, and, where necessary, develop new tools to improve performance, steering, handling, ride, and load predictions
- Inform planned vehicle tests and interpret test results as part of the Vehicle Dynamics and Simulations team
- Analyze full vehicle test data to create specific attribute targets and ensure hardware choices support those targets
- Support the Full Vehicle Simulation Modeling work and simulator tool development at the FPTC full vehicle simulator and other off-site test locations as needed
You'll Have...
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of automotive CAE experience, with an emphasis on performance or racing vehicle design and modeling
- 10+ years of experience using multi-body dynamics tools like ADAMS, ADAMS Car or similar software
- 5+ years of experience using full vehicle parametric models like CarSim
- Proficiency in programming languages for data processing and tool automation (MATLAB, C+, VisualBasic,
- Python).
- Experience using AI and LLM tools to accelerate model and tool development
Working knowledge of vehicle test methods such as K&C and industry-standard vehicle dynamics tests
Even Better, If You Have...
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics or Control Systems.
- Deep understanding of tire force and moment generation, including experience with Pacejka or MF-Tyre models.
- Participation in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, or professional motorsports engineering experience modeling active suspension systems, semi-active damping, or torque vectoring systems.
- Hands-on experience developing vehicle models specifically for real-time DIL simulators (e.g., rFpro, Cruden, Vi-Grade).
- A personal passion for track driving or off-roading, with an ability to subjectively evaluate vehicle handling limits
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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900 or This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of automotive CAE experience, emphasizing performance or racing vehicle design and modeling
- 10+ years of experience using multibody dynamics tools such as ADAMS or ADAMS Car
- 5+ years of experience using full-vehicle parametric models such as CarSim
- Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, Visual Basic, and Python for data processing and tool automation
- Experience using AI and LLM tools to accelerate model and tool development
- Working knowledge of vehicle test methods such as K&C and industry-standard vehicle dynamics tests
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering focused on Vehicle Dynamics or Control Systems
- Understanding of tire force and moment generation, including Pacejka or MF-Tyre models
- Formula SAE, Baja SAE, or professional motorsports engineering experience
- Experience modeling active suspension, semi-active damping, or torque vectoring systems
- Experience developing vehicle models for real-time DIL simulators such as rFpro, Cruden, or Vi-Grade
- Passion for track driving or off-roading and ability to subjectively evaluate vehicle handling limits
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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