CAE Engineer

We are seeking a CAE Engineer to support advanced occupant and pedestrian safety simulation programs for our automotive client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LS-DYNA, restraint system modeling, and pedestrian protection, with proven experience in vehicle safety simulations involving crash dummies and pedestrian impactors.

This position requires hands-on skills in meshing, model building, debugging, and injury metrics interpretation, as well as excellent documentation and communication abilities. The role involves both active and passive safety development for next-generation vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, assemble, and debug occupant and pedestrian protection CAE models in LS-DYNA.
• Perform simulations for frontal and side impacts using dummies (Hybrid-III, ES2re, SID2S) and pedestrian impactors (Flex-PLI, headform, upper legform).
• Model restraint systems: seatbelts (lap & shoulder, pretensioners, CLT), airbags (DAB, PAB, SAB), steering columns (EA stroke, break-away).
• Conduct structural optimization of knee-bolster brackets and other interior trim components.
• Build models of front-end vehicle parts (hoods, bumpers, hinges, latches, etc.) for pedestrian protection studies.
• Run regulatory and NCAP-based tests (FMVSS-208, FMVSS-214, Euro NCAP, GTR No. 9, China NCAP, IIHS).
• Analyze injury criteria (HIC, chest deflection, Tibia Index, etc.) and correlate results with physical test data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design recommendations and packaging solutions.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, results reports, and participate in client discussions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomechanics, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in vehicle safety CAE simulations (occupant and/or pedestrian).
• Proficient in LS-DYNA and pre-/post-processing tools (ANSA, HyperMesh, LS-PrePost).
• Strong understanding of restraint systems, crash dummies, and pedestrian impact regulations.
• Solid background in meshing and CAD interpretation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a client-facing environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Flex-PLI, Free Motion Headform, Upper Legform impactors.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Tcl) for automation.
• Knowledge of statistical correlation methods between simulation and physical testing.
• Exposure to optimization techniques for meeting safety performance targets.