Chassis & Suspension Validation Engineer

Job/Position Summary Job Summary:A Chassis Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10-15 years of automotive experience spanning passenger cars and commercial vehicles, specializing in suspension systems, HIL environments, and end-to-end validation. The ideal candidate has led chassis/suspension validation programs with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers, is hands on with dSPACE/ETAS/NI HIL, and brings deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics, ride & handling, braking/ESC integration, and requirements-to-test traceability under ASPICE and US regulatory standards (FMVSS/SAE). You'll define HIL strategies, build/maintain test benches, drive test automation, lead suspension validation on rigs and proving grounds, and serve as the senior technical interface for customers. Responsibilities:Domain Ownership - Suspension & Chassis Act as the primary SME for suspension systems (front/rear, passive/active/semi-active, air suspension), kinematics & compliance (K&C), bushings, dampers, and ride & handling. Provide system-level guidance across steering, braking/ESC, and chassis controls (ESP/ESC, ABS/EBS, AEB integration, active damping, rear-axle steering). Translate vehicle-level targets (comfort, stability, NVH, handling) into component/system requirements and DVP&Rs. HIL Strategy, Development & V&V Architect, commission, and maintain HIL benches (dSPACE SCALEXIO/Autera/MicroAutoBox, ETAS LABCAR, NI PXI/VeriStand) for chassis controllers (ECU/VCU) and ADAS-chassis interactions. Develop plant models and rest-bus simulations (CarSim/TruckSim, Simulink/Stateflow; CAN/CAN FD/FlexRay/Ethernet; UDS diagnostics). Author test cases, test automation (Python/CAPL/NI TestStand), and fault injection for sensors/actuators/networks. Ensure full requirements traceability (DOORS/Jama) and manage defects (Jira/Polarion) through closure. Suspension & Vehicle Dynamics Validation Lead bench, rig, and vehicle-level testing: 4 post rigs, damper dyno, K&C rigs, proving ground ride & handling; analyze data (Dewesoft, VBOX, wheel force transducers). Develop and execute DVP&R, test plans, and acceptance criteria aligned to FMVSS/SAE and OEM standards. Perform correlation/validation between MIL/SIL/HIL and vehicle test results; drive model fidelity improvements. Systems Engineering, Compliance & Governance Operate within ASPICE and ISO 26262-aware workflows; ensure compliant work-products (requirements, test specs, traceability matrices, reviews). Prepare technical reports, DFMEA inputs, verification summaries, and release-readiness documentation. Customer Engagement & Leadership Interface with OEM/Tier 1 senior engineers/architects-lead reviews, workshops, demos, and technical deep dives. Convert customer pain points into actionable roadmaps; provide effort estimates and delivery plans for validation workstreams. Mentor teams on chassis HIL, suspension validation, vehicle dynamics, and test automation best practices. Requirements: B.S. in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics (M.S. preferred). 10-15 years in automotive engineering with significant HIL + validation ownership and suspension domain depth. Demonstrated experience across passenger cars and commercial vehicles (e.g., multiaxle, buses, articulated, HD trucks). Handson proficiency with HIL platforms (dSPACE/ETAS/NI), restbus simulation, UDS diagnostics, and test automation (Python/CAPL/TestStand). Strong command of vehicle dynamics & suspension (sprung/unsprung mass, damping, friction, load transfer, alignment, K&C). Proven track record delivering under ASPICE processes with requirements-traceable verification and validation. Familiarity with US regulations/standards (FMVSS 105/121/126/135 as applicable; SAE Jstandards). Experience working directly with OEM/Tier1 customers; excellent technical writing and presentation skills. Willingness to travel to rig labs and proving grounds (up to ~20%). Tools & Platforms (Strongly Preferred) Modeling & Dynamics: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow; CarSim/TruckSim; ADAMS/Simpack (plus). HIL & Automation: dSPACE (SCALEXIO, ControlDesk), ETAS (LABCAR, INCA), NI (PXI, VeriStand, TestStand, LabVIEW). Networks & Diagnostics: CAN/CAN FD, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, UDS, XCP; Vector CANoe/CANape. Data & Instrumentation: Dewesoft, VBOX, Kistler WFT, damper dyno, 4post, K&C rigs. Lifecycle/ALM: DOORS/Jama/Polarion; Jira/Confluence; Git. Compensation and Benefits: Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits: Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan. MetLife - Dental and Vision plan. Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA). 401k with employer match. Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Holidays. Employee discounts and perks. Gym benefit. ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES • ,"additional_skills":" PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES • ,"description":" Job Summary:A Chassis Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10-15 years of automotive experience spanning passenger cars and commercial vehicles • specializing in suspension systems • HIL environments • and end-to-end validation. The ideal candidate has led chassis/suspension validation programs with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers • is hands on with dSPACE/ETAS/NI HIL • and brings deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics • ride & handling • braking/ESC integration • and requirements-to-test traceability under ASPICE and US regulatory standards (FMVSS/SAE). You'll define HIL strategies • build/maintain test benches • drive test automation • lead suspension validation on rigs and proving grounds • and serve as the senior technical interface for customers. Responsibilities: Domain Ownership - Suspension & Chassis Act as the primary SME for suspension systems (front/rear • passive/active/semi-active • air suspension) • kinematics & compliance (K&C) • bushings • dampers • and ride & handling. Provide system-level guidance across steering • braking/ESC • and chassis controls (ESP/ESC • ABS/EBS • AEB integration • active damping • rear-axle steering). Translate vehicle-level targets (comfort • stability • NVH • handling) into component/system requirements and DVP&Rs. HIL Strategy • Development & V&V Architect • commission • and maintain HIL benches (dSPACE SCALEXIO/Autera/MicroAutoBox • ETAS LABCAR • NI PXI/VeriStand) for chassis controllers (ECU/VCU) and ADAS-chassis interactions. Develop plant models and rest-bus simulations (CarSim/TruckSim • Simulink/Stateflow; CAN/CAN FD/FlexRay/Ethernet; UDS diagnostics). Author test cases • test automation (Python/CAPL/NI TestStand) • and fault injection for sensors/actuators/networks. Ensure full requirements traceability (DOORS/Jama) and manage defects (Jira/Polarion) through closure. Suspension & Vehicle Dynamics Validation Lead bench • rig • and vehicle-level testing: 4 post rigs • damper dyno • K&C rigs • proving ground ride & handling; analyze data (Dewesoft • VBOX • wheel force transducers). Develop and execute DVP&R • test plans • and acceptance criteria aligned to FMVSS/SAE and OEM standards. Perform correlation/validation between MIL/SIL/HIL and vehicle test results; drive model fidelity improvements. Systems Engineering • Compliance & Governance Operate within ASPICE and ISO 26262-aware workflows; ensure compliant work-products (requirements • test specs • traceability matrices • reviews). Prepare technical reports • DFMEA inputs • verification summaries • and release-readiness documentation. Customer Engagement & Leadership Interface with OEM/Tier 1 senior engineers/architects-lead reviews • workshops • demos • and technical deep dives. Convert customer pain points into actionable roadmaps; provide effort estimates and delivery plans for validation workstreams. Mentor teams on chassis HIL • suspension validation • vehicle dynamics • and test automation best practices. Requirements: B.S. in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics (M.S. preferred). 10-15 years in automotive engineering with significant HIL + validation ownership and suspension domain depth. Demonstrated experience across passenger cars and commercial vehicles (e.g. • multiaxle • buses • articulated • HD trucks). Handson proficiency with HIL platforms (dSPACE/ETAS/NI) • restbus simulation • UDS diagnostics • and test automation (Python/CAPL/TestStand). Strong command of vehicle dynamics & suspension (sprung/unsprung mass • damping • friction • load transfer • alignment • K&C). Proven track record delivering under ASPICE processes with requirements-traceable verification and validation. Familiarity with US regulations/standards (FMVSS 105/121/126/135 as applicable; SAE Jstandards). Experience working directly with OEM/Tier1 customers; excellent technical writing and presentation skills. Willingness to travel to rig labs and proving grounds (up to ~20%). Tools & Platforms (Strongly Preferred) Modeling & Dynamics: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow; CarSim/TruckSim; ADAMS/Simpack (plus). HIL & Automation: dSPACE (SCALEXIO • ControlDesk) • ETAS (LABCAR • INCA) • NI (PXI • VeriStand • TestStand • LabVIEW). Networks & Diagnostics: CAN/CAN FD • FlexRay • Automotive Ethernet • UDS • XCP; Vector CANoe/CANape. Data & Instrumentation: Dewesoft • VBOX • Kistler WFT • damper dyno • 4post • K&C rigs. Lifecycle/ALM: DOORS/Jama/Polarion; Jira/Confluence; Git. Compensation and Benefits: Along with competitive pay • as a full-time KPIT employee • you are eligible for the following benefits: Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan. MetLife - Dental and Vision plan. Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA). 401k with employer match. Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness • Hospital indemnity • accident insurance • theft • and legal service. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Holidays. Employee discounts and perks. Gym benefit.

Created: 2026-03-10