Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Role & Responsibilities:

Exa Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in the area of Vehicle Dynamics for a senior technical position in the Ground Vehicle Aerodynamics group, based at Exa Corporation’s Burlington, MA headquarters. This individual will report directly to the Director of Aerodynamics, and will lead computer-aided engineering (CAE) projects combining the disciplines of vehicle aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics.

As a Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer you will:

Support strategic vehicle development projects that enhance Exa’s position in the ground transportation market.
Lead activities in multi-disciplinary topics combining vehicle aerodynamics with structural analysis, vehicle dynamics, and driver response models to understand the impact of aerodynamic loads on the total vehicle static and dynamic response.
Develop a strong proficiency in aerodynamics simulations using Exa’s PowerFLOW product, and provide highly responsive engineering insight and problem solving to address our customers’ needs.
Utilize third-party CAE tools along with PowerFLOW to provide coupled, multi-disciplinary solutions related to ground transportation.
Perform tasks through-out the aerodynamics simulation process such as: pre-processing, administering simulations, post-processing, and communication of results.

Your work will also support Field Offices throughout the company with customer services projects and some pre- and post-sales customer support. If you are an ambitious team player with keen technical skills and a desire to continue learning new technologies, while working in a fast paced environment, this may be the place for you.

Requirements:

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, with emphasis in vehicle dynamics, structural dynamics and/or structural analysis.
4 years experience using CAE tools: Vehicle Dynamics simulation, CFD, FEA, CAD and other geometry tools.
Familiarity with coupling of CAE tools for multi-disciplinary applications.
UNIX Skills, script programming and experience with complex graphics tools.
Demonstrated proficiency in applied mathematics in an area such as: numerical methods, real-time data acquisition, signal processing, image manipulation or spectral analysis.
Ground vehicle engineering experience, such as manufacturing, motorsports, or performance testing.
Automotive design and engineering problem-solving skills.
Strong oral communication skills in English and good presentation/teaching skills.
Ability to work in a challenging fast-paced environment on multiple customer projects quickly and efficiently, leveraging internal resources at Exa.
Strong desire for continuous learning.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to apply these skills cooperatively in a team of experienced professionals.
Occasional domestic/international travel.

Company Background:

Exa Corporation, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, develops, markets, and supports PowerFLOW®, PowerVIZ®, PowerCLAY®, PowerWRAP®, PowerSPECTRUM®, PowerTHERM™ and PowerCOOL™ CAE simulation software applications along with a full suite of engineering consulting services. The company's products are marketed to engineers worldwide in a range of industries including automotive, aerospace, chemical, energy, architectural, and environmental. PowerFLOW, Exa’s flagship product, is a breakthrough technology that is unique among computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages in its ability to handle complex geometry and deliver accurate fluid-flow analysis at a fraction of the total cost of other available solutions. Exa’s products and services enable engineers to create competitive designs, while shortening product design cycles and improving time-to-market. Exa prides itself on offering products and services that fundamentally improve and enhance the engineering design processes.

Exa currently employs over 150 people worldwide with offices in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan and Korea.

Compensation and Benefits:

Exa offers competitive compensation and a dynamic, growing company environment. Benefits include comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401K savings plan including company match, vacations and holidays, and employee discounts including fitness club membership.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume with Job Code 1043 in the subject line to staffing@exa.com or:

Exa Corporation
3 Burlington Woods Drive
Burlington, MA 01803
781-761-0399

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