# Simulation Engineer (m/f/d) - Vehicle Dynamics Simulation (Handling & Ride Comfort)

**Company**: AVL-AST D.O.O.
**Location**: Zagreb, HR
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: contract
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced simulation engineer to develop full-vehicle dynamics models focused on lateral and vertical dynamics. You will parameterize suspension K&C and tire models, assess handling and ride comfort, and correlate results with test data to guide chassis and control development.

**Responsibilities:**

- Develop and maintain vehicle dynamics simulation models with a focus on lateral and vertical dynamics

- Set up, calibrate, and validate full-vehicle models for handling, driveability, and ride comfort

- Model and parameterize suspension kinematics and compliance (K&C), correlating with physical test data

- Parameterize and validate tire models (e.g., MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire) for handling and ride applications

- Support simulation model setup for DiL and HiL integration, commissioning, and testing

- Prepare, execute, and analyze virtual test maneuvers focused on vehicle handling and performance

- Perform objective assessment of handling (e.g., understeer gradient, transient response) and ride comfort (e.g., weighted RMS accelerations)

- Analyze simulation results to derive engineering recommendations for suspension, chassis, and control development

- Create technical documentation and present findings to internal and external stakeholders

- Leverage AI-based methods and tools for efficient development, post-processing, and analysis

- Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methods, processes, and tool chains

- Support acquisition activities through customer meetings and technical support

**Requirements:**

- University degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

- Self-driven, structured working style with strong problem-solving skills

- Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics fundamentals, especially lateral (handling) and vertical (ride) dynamics

- Understanding of suspension K&C and its influence on handling and ride behavior

- Proficiency in tire modeling and parameterization (e.g., MF-Tire, FTire, CDTire)

- Experience with vehicle dynamics simulation tools (e.g., AVL VSM, CarMaker, Adams Car, VI-Grade)

- Proficient in data analysis and scripting (MATLAB/Simulink, Python)

- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)

- Familiarity with DiL simulation environments and real-time model requirements

- Fluent in English, both written and spoken

- Team player with good communication skills in a cross-functional, international environment

**Benefits:**

- Competitive compensation

- Flexible working hours

- Comfortable offices (no open space)

- Hybrid work option

- Contribution to projects of high technical complexity & business value

- International work environment

- Well-organized work at a steady, sustainable pace

## Skills

### Required
- Vehicle dynamics simulation
- Suspension K&C
- Tire modeling
- Data analysis
- Scripting (MATLAB/Python)
- AI-assisted development tools

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