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Description Hybrid Position: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) or Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) three times per week, at minim...
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Job Purpose A Contingent position that will work with Designers, Vehicle Performance, and Electronics Specialists to test, modify, and evolve hardware systems on race cars and track-focused road cars. Work to prove-out d...
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Engineering Placements 2026/27 VEHICLE DYNAMICS ENGINEER PLACEMENT Location: Multimatic Technical Centre Europe, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom Placement Students Are you looking for a 10 month industrial placement as...
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At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We...
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2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship… we’re just getting started. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to...
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Req ID 80323 | [[filter6]], Singapore, ZF Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Job Description About the Team As a part of the global ZF Group, ZF product has been a reliable partner for over 100 years within the automotive and indust...
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2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship… we’re just getting started. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to...
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Vehicle dynamics engineers optimize race car handling and performance through advanced simulation and track testing. These roles combine theoretical understanding with practical racing experience to maximize vehicle performance.

Vehicle Dynamics - Salary Insights

  • Graduate/Junior Engineer: £35,000 - £50,000 ($44,000 - $63,000)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer: £50,000 - £85,000 ($63,000 - $107,000)
  • Senior Vehicle Dynamics/Lead: £85,000 - £130,000+ ($107,000 - $164,000+)

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Vehicle Dynamics - Common Specialisations

  • Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Overall vehicle performance
  • Chassis Performance Engineer - Suspension and handling
  • Simulation Engineer - Vehicle modeling and analysis
  • Development Engineer - Testing and validation
  • Performance Analysis Engineer - Data-driven optimization
  • Ride and Handling Specialist - Vehicle setup optimization

Vehicle Dynamics - Typical Requirements

  • Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree
  • Strong mathematical modelling skills
  • Experience with simulation software
  • Understanding of racing vehicle dynamics
  • Data analysis capabilities
  • Track testing experience
  • Programming skills (MATLAB, Python)

Vehicle Dynamics - Career Development

Common career progression paths include:

  • Graduate Engineer → Vehicle Dynamics Engineer → Senior Engineer
  • Development Engineer → Lead Engineer → Technical Director
  • Performance Engineer → Chief Vehicle Dynamicist → Technical Head


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