Multibody Dynamics Engineer II, Durability

Rivian•Irvine, CA

12d

About The Position

Are you a Multibody Dynamics Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and a drive to innovate? Join our Durability Loads team and play a pivotal role in engineering the next generation of adventurous and resilient vehicles. You'll be instrumental in generating comprehensive vehicle loads, utilizing advanced suspension and full-vehicle simulation methods. Your expertise will directly impact the robustness of our designs by providing critical load data to stakeholder teams. We're looking for a highly motivated individual with a can-do attitude, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational and time management skills. If you're ready to collaborate with an industry-leading team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of vehicle durability, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in automotive product development.
Strong understanding of automotive system fundamentals.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MSC ADAMS/Car
Proficiency in Python, C/C++ & MATLAB scripting
FSAE/Baja SAE experience.
Experience generating flex bodies using CAE tools.
Experience with Simpack, Carmaker & nCode.
Working knowledge of FEA Analysis toolsets (e.g., ABAQUS, Nastran, Optistruct, LSDyna).
Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., JAMA, JIRA).

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and leverage high-fidelity multibody dynamics (MBD) models for suspension, EV powertrain and full-vehicle systems.
Assist in validating and refining MBD models for accurate vehicle dynamics behavior, correlating them with K&C test data.
Contribute to the correlation process between full-vehicle virtual MBD and physical RLDA test data for durability surfaces, guided by senior engineers.
Work with the vehicle durability testing team to ensure appropriate instrumentation for RLDA correlation and assist in reviewing test data.
Partner with chassis and vehicle dynamics teams to ensure a coordinated approach to model building and accurate load generation.
Assist in generating comprehensive durability loads throughout the vehicle at individual joints using MBD simulations.
Create clear and informative reports to effectively communicate simulation results to stakeholder teams.
Collaborate with other functional groups (e.g., chassis & body design, vehicle dynamics, packaging, architecture) to ensure synchronized product development and validation.
Create and maintain simulation methods documentation to enhance team knowledge and efficiency.
Participate in training sessions and workshops to continuously enhance your technical skills and understanding of MBD simulation techniques and durability, actively seeking guidance from senior team members.