Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Jobs
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer jobs are open across automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, motorsport, and defense, from entry-level test engineers to principal and chief engineers, with specializations in suspension tuning, NVH, and chassis controls. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
Who We Are
At GM Motorsports, we are driven by a clear purpose: to accelerate our teams’ ability to win on the racetrack and in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the benchmark of global motorsports excellence, inspiring enduring passion for our brands and products through world-class performance, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for people who share our mindset and core values — ownership in organizational success, a commitment to add value to our team, and the courage to reject mediocrity in pursuit of exceptional results.
The Role
GM Motorsports is seeking a highly skilled Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep theoretical understanding of multibody dynamics formulations and the numerical methods used to solve them, coupled with in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics and motorsport simulation tools. This role will be instrumental in developing and validating simulation models and the multibody simulation and optimization toolchain to support our motorsport programs.
This position may be filled with a Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer or Senior Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer. The level for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain accurate and efficient multibody vehicle models using acausal and symbolic modeling frameworks.
- Formulate equations of motion and constraints for complex vehicle mechanisms, including closed kinematic loops.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to define simulation requirements and validate model results.
- Optimize simulation models for real-time Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) and numerical optimization applications, including minimum lap time simulation.
- Research and implement state-of-the-art techniques in simulation model development.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
- Industry or academic research experience developing multibody dynamics simulation software for vehicles, robotics, biomechanics, off-highway equipment, or related mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, validate, and deploy simulation models and numerical solutions for challenging engineering problems.
- Strong theoretical understanding of multibody formulations, including constraint and closed-loop handling, derivation of equations of motion from first principles, and derivation of Jacobians and Hessians.
- Solid understanding of ODE and DAE solvers and numerical integration methods.
- Ability to program in Python, MATLAB, Julia or C++
- Familiarity with software development process – Git, code review, Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to apply evidence-based approaches to debug simulation issues and improve vehicle model correlation.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Senior Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Extensive industry or academic research experience architecting and delivering complex multibody dynamics simulation software for vehicles, robotics, biomechanics, off-highway equipment, or related mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to independently architect, validate, and deploy novel simulation methodologies, guide the technical direction of the simulation toolchain, and mentor fellow engineers.
- Expert-level theoretical mastery of multibody formulations, including constraint and closed-loop handling, derivation of equations of motion from first principles, and derivation of Jacobians and Hessians.
- Solid understanding of ODE and DAE solvers and numerical integration methods.
- Ability to program in Python, MATLAB, Julia or C++
- Familiarity with software development process – Git, code review, Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills, with proven expertise in leading evidence-based root-cause investigations to resolve complex, ambiguous model-correlation issues and drive vehicle model accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Expertise in developing accurate and computationally efficient complex multibody vehicle models in acausal or symbolic modeling frameworks (Modelica, Dymola, CasADi, Maple etc.) or multibody frameworks (Pinocchio, Drake, MuJoCo, JAX, Project Chrono etc.).
- Prior research work on multibody dynamics, numerical methods, or optimization, demonstrated through publications, open-source contributions, or development of a multibody simulation framework.
- Prior motorsport or vehicle dynamics experience, including optimizing simulation models for real-time Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators and knowledge of motorsport simulation tools and their practical applications in high-performance racing environments.
- In-depth understanding of various aspects of vehicle modeling, including suspension kinematics and advanced tire models.
- Prior experience in numerical optimization and optimal control (direct collocation, multiple shooting, pseudo-spectral methods etc.) for minimum lap time, quasi-static, or Model Predictive Control (MPC) problems, using NLP solvers (IPOPT, SNOPT, KNITRO etc.), linear solvers, and automatic differentiation.
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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
Who We Are
At GM Motorsports, we are driven by a clear purpose: to accelerate our teams’ ability to win on the racetrack and in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the benchmark of global motorsports excellence, inspiring enduring passion for our brands and products through world-class performance, innovation, and teamwork. We are looking for people who share our mindset and core values — ownership in organizational success, a commitment to add value to our team, and the courage to reject mediocrity in pursuit of exceptional results.
The Role
GM Motorsports is seeking a highly skilled Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep theoretical understanding of multibody dynamics formulations and the numerical methods used to solve them, coupled with in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics and motorsport simulation tools. This role will be instrumental in developing and validating simulation models and the multibody simulation and optimization toolchain to support our motorsport programs.
This position may be filled with a Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer or Senior Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer. The level for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain accurate and efficient multibody vehicle models using acausal and symbolic modeling frameworks.
- Formulate equations of motion and constraints for complex vehicle mechanisms, including closed kinematic loops.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to define simulation requirements and validate model results.
- Optimize simulation models for real-time Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) and numerical optimization applications, including minimum lap time simulation.
- Research and implement state-of-the-art techniques in simulation model development.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
- Industry or academic research experience developing multibody dynamics simulation software for vehicles, robotics, biomechanics, off-highway equipment, or related mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, validate, and deploy simulation models and numerical solutions for challenging engineering problems.
- Strong theoretical understanding of multibody formulations, including constraint and closed-loop handling, derivation of equations of motion from first principles, and derivation of Jacobians and Hessians.
- Solid understanding of ODE and DAE solvers and numerical integration methods.
- Ability to program in Python, MATLAB, Julia or C++
- Familiarity with software development process – Git, code review, Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to apply evidence-based approaches to debug simulation issues and improve vehicle model correlation.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Senior Motorsports Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Extensive industry or academic research experience architecting and delivering complex multibody dynamics simulation software for vehicles, robotics, biomechanics, off-highway equipment, or related mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to independently architect, validate, and deploy novel simulation methodologies, guide the technical direction of the simulation toolchain, and mentor fellow engineers.
- Expert-level theoretical mastery of multibody formulations, including constraint and closed-loop handling, derivation of equations of motion from first principles, and derivation of Jacobians and Hessians.
- Solid understanding of ODE and DAE solvers and numerical integration methods.
- Ability to program in Python, MATLAB, Julia or C++
- Familiarity with software development process – Git, code review, Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
- Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills, with proven expertise in leading evidence-based root-cause investigations to resolve complex, ambiguous model-correlation issues and drive vehicle model accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Expertise in developing accurate and computationally efficient complex multibody vehicle models in acausal or symbolic modeling frameworks (Modelica, Dymola, CasADi, Maple etc.) or multibody frameworks (Pinocchio, Drake, MuJoCo, JAX, Project Chrono etc.).
- Prior research work on multibody dynamics, numerical methods, or optimization, demonstrated through publications, open-source contributions, or development of a multibody simulation framework.
- Prior motorsport or vehicle dynamics experience, including optimizing simulation models for real-time Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators and knowledge of motorsport simulation tools and their practical applications in high-performance racing environments.
- In-depth understanding of various aspects of vehicle modeling, including suspension kinematics and advanced tire models.
- Prior experience in numerical optimization and optimal control (direct collocation, multiple shooting, pseudo-spectral methods etc.) for minimum lap time, quasi-static, or Model Predictive Control (MPC) problems, using NLP solvers (IPOPT, SNOPT, KNITRO etc.), linear solvers, and automatic differentiation.
#LI-LP2




This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vehicle dynamics engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in multibody dynamics simulation tools such as ADAMS or CarSim
- Experience with vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition, and objective test methods
- Hands-on chassis or suspension design and tuning experience on a physical vehicle program
- Familiarity with MATLAB or Simulink for controls and data analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional engineering teams
Tips for Your Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to testing rigs
List the specific hardware you've operated, whether that's a seven-post rig, a K&C machine, or a flat-track facility. Hiring managers in vehicle dynamics scan for lab equipment names and software like ADAMS, CarSim, or IPG CarMaker before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vehicle dynamics engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by program phase, not just title
A vehicle dynamics role in pre-program differs entirely from one in job one or launch support. Read each posting for phrases like concept, validation, or SOP to target roles that match your experience phase and avoid wasting an application on a mismatch.
Show objective correlation work on your resume
Employers want to see that you close the loop between simulation and physical test results. Describe a project where you correlated an ADAMS or multibody model to measured data, named the metric you matched, and what you changed to get there.
Prepare for a subjective evaluation exercise
Many OEM interviews include a drive evaluation or a panel discussion where you describe vehicle feel in structured engineering language. Practice translating sensory feedback, such as steering nibble, body float, or on-center deadband, into root-cause hypotheses before your interview day.
Negotiate relocation for test-track-dependent roles
Proving-ground and durability positions almost always require on-site presence at a specific facility. When you receive an offer for one of these roles, confirm relocation assistance early in the conversation rather than after you've accepted, since the costs are substantial and not always offered automatically.
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vehicle dynamics engineers?
The most active employers for vehicle dynamics engineers right now are Stellantis, Tesla, and ALTEN, and the most openings are in California, Michigan, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track active vehicle programs at OEMs and their direct Tier 1 chassis suppliers.
How many vehicle dynamics engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of vehicle dynamics engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hardware-dependent most of the work is. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be simulation-focused roles, such as multibody modeling, vehicle model correlation, and controls algorithm development, where physical lab access is not required day to day.
How do you become a vehicle dynamics engineer?
Start with a mechanical engineering degree that includes coursework in dynamics, control systems, and vibrations. Build hands-on experience through formula SAE, BAJA, or similar vehicle projects where you tune suspension geometry and measure results objectively. Develop proficiency in at least one multibody simulation tool and one data analysis environment. Entry roles at OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers typically focus on testing and correlation before moving into design and tuning responsibilities.
Can you get a vehicle dynamics engineer job with limited experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate objective testing experience and simulation work, even if it came from a university racing team or a personal project. Employers hiring junior vehicle dynamics engineers look for candidates who can instrument a vehicle, collect clean data, and make a supported engineering judgment from it. A well-documented correlation study or a suspension geometry analysis presented at an interview carries more weight than GPA alone.
What does the vehicle dynamics engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial technical screen where you walk through a past project in detail, followed by a panel interview with engineers from chassis, NVH, or controls depending on the team. Some OEMs add a written technical exercise covering ride and handling tradeoffs or a drive evaluation at their proving ground. Expect questions about your subjective-to-objective correlation methodology and how you've communicated tuning decisions to non-dynamics stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to vehicle dynamics engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to vehicle dynamics engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization, whether that is suspension tuning, NVH, chassis controls, or proving-ground testing, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target program phase.
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