Vehicle Dynamics Control Simulation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Applus+ IDIADA scores B on the Alion truth index.
Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
Why join us?
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
Responsibilities:
Develop, integrate and analyse chassis control systems virtually in order to understand its influence on full vehicle dynamics performance. The main responsibilities of this role will be:
- Create logic concepts as well as implement and document simulation models for the development of chassis control systems (ESC/TCS/ABS/AWD/e-LSD/ICC/etc.) (component test, system integration, validation).
- Work on vehicle integration of chassis control systems (ESC, AWD, e-LSD, etc.) through collaboration with Ride & Handling and Brake engineers both in offline and online simulations (MiL, SiL, DiL). You will also work closely with subjective expert drivers, Electronic Chassis Control engineers, Electronics engineers and Driving simulator engineers.
- Support chassis control system research & development activities.
- Prepare/write project reports.
- Presentation of project results and support decision making.
- Client communication and reporting.
Technical qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics theory, control system design and modern control and estimation strategies.
- 2-4 years experience in Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems development.
- Candidates from Vehicle Dynamics Control background in Formula Student will also be considered.
- Vehicle dynamics simulation experience with lookup tables-based models (VI-CarRealTime, IPG CarMaker, CarSim, etc) or equivalent.
- Experience in model/software-in-the-loop simulation and its integration into Real Time systems.
- Experience in Simulink, MATLAB as well as programming skills.
- Extra: Model Predictive Control know-how and its implementation into Real Time.
Personal qualifications:
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Detail-oriented and organized personality
- Good communication and team-working skills
- Hard-working and flexible mindset
Benefits:
- Chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you will be able to reach your full potential.
- Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the most experienced engineers in the automotive industry.
- We promote the training and constant learning and we offer paid specialized training and subsidized language courses.
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.