We are currently looking for a highly skilled
**Senior 1D CAE Engineer**
to join an advanced vehicle energy consumption and performance engineering team. In this role, you will work with simulation-driven development to optimize vehicle efficiency, energy consumption, and dynamic performance across multiple powertrain configurations.


You will perform simulations, develop models, analyze system behavior, and support validation activities at component, system, and complete vehicle level. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders throughout the development process.


**Key Responsibilities**

- Perform simulations and analysis for vehicle energy consumption and performance.
- Develop and maintain 1D CAE models for vehicle systems and powertrain configurations.
- Simulate and evaluate EV, HEV, and conventional ICE vehicle performance.
- Balance energy efficiency, fuel consumption, and dynamic vehicle performance targets.
- Analyze vehicle longitudinal dynamics and energy management strategies.
- Support concept-phase studies and vehicle architecture evaluations.
- Collaborate with system engineers to optimize control strategies based on simulation data.
- Execute and support physical testing activities for model validation and vehicle performance verification.
- Communicate simulation results and technical findings to stakeholders and development teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies and engineering processes.

**Required Qualifications**

- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, Energy Systems, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive CAE engineering.
- Strong experience in:

- Full-vehicle simulation
- Vehicle range and performance analysis
- Energy consumption and energy balance studies
- Vehicle performance optimization

- Hands-on experience with:

- GT-Suite
- MATLAB/Simulink
- 1D CAE simulation tools

- Good understanding of:

- EV and HEV operating modes
- Battery systems
- Vehicle energy management
- Vehicle longitudinal dynamics

- Experience evaluating vehicle architectures and powertrain trade-offs.
- Ability to analyze and communicate CAE and physical test results effectively.
- Knowledge of global automotive testing standards such as:

- WLTC
- CLTC
- GreenNCAP
- AMS

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Fluent English communication skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with physical vehicle testing related to:

- Driving range
- Vehicle performance
- Energy consumption

- Experience with CFD tools such as:

- Fluent
- StarCCM+

- Familiarity with:

- Python
- Systemweaver
- CANoe/CANalyzer
- INCA

- Experience with CATIA and Teamcenter environments.