Job Summary: This position leads the Driver in the loop activities and track performance area in Dallara USA, an area that is part of the Vehicle Dynamics and Performance Department of the Dallara Group.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise Simulation Interns
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Working with multi-body modeling, performance analysis, offline and real time simulations.
- Supporting the management of internal and customer sessions at the driving simulator with the opportunity to become part of a dynamic, stimulating, and innovative reality.
- Work with race teams and fellow Dallara support to perform analysis studies using driver-in-loop (DiL) simulations
- Aid in development and refinement of vehicle modeling inputs
- Be part of a broader simulation support team seeking to continuously improve and investigate methods to increase race team performance
Required Skills/Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics
- Experience with calculation software (Python, Matlab, Simulink or similar) and
- Work experience with full scale vehicle testing
- Experience with control systems
- Work experience with Aerodynamic test (wind tunnel, CFD) preferred
- Knowledge of tire modeling
- Previous experience in data analysis software (Pi Toolbox, Atlas, Motec, etc).
- On-track race engineering experience in motorsports, a plus.
- Resourcefulness, professionalism, strong predilection for teamwork, open and optimistic character
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact well with others
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Vehicle Engineering or related degree program
- Extensive coursework in Vehicle Dynamics
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role
Travel:
Ability to travel and flexibility
Company Values
The three core values to be a Dallara person are Humbleness, Integrity, and Curiosity.
Humbleness: We want to do our job well and with passion, determination and competence, embracing failure, sharing knowledge and overcoming difficulties with resilience, knowing that the greatest danger is to believe that you know.
Integrity: We believe in keeping our word, in respecting each other and the promises made; we want to develop bonds based on honesty, trust and the earnestness of human relationships
Curiosity: We want to do better what we have always done with promptness, enthusiasm and love for knowledge, challenging what exists in new and adaptable ways, with the continued willingness to learn.
ITAR Requirements:
To confirm to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
EEO Statement:
Dallara USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.