Vehicle Crash Analyst Irvine, CA (Onsite) Contract

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Vehicle - Crash Analyst

Location: Invine CA - Onsite

6-12 Months Contract

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Vehicle Crash Analyst with hands-on experience in vehicle safety crash simulations and structural analysis. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and a deep understanding of vehicle dynamics crashworthiness occupant safety and structural integrity. The analyst will work closely with design and testing teams to improve vehicle performance and meet global safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform crash simulation and analysis (frontal side rear rollover and pedestrian impact).
Develop and validate FE models of vehicle structures subsystems and components.
Use explicit dynamic simulation tools (e.g. LS-DYNA PAM-CRASH RADIOSS) for crash performance evaluation.
Analyze crash test data and correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes.
Support design optimization for improved safety weight reduction and compliance with regulatory standards (FMVSS NCAP IIHS etc.).
Generate detailed technical reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with CAD CAE and safety teams to implement design improvements.
Support test planning setup and post-test analysis for prototype vehicles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering.
Overall IT Experience: 8-15 Years
3-8 years of experience in crash analysis vehicle safety or CAE simulation.
Proficiency in LS-DYNA / HyperMesh / ANSA / RADIOSS / Abaqus.
Strong understanding of vehicle structure materials occupant safety and restraint systems.
Experience with crash test correlation and validation.
Good knowledge of regulatory and consumer crash standards (FMVSS ECE NCAP etc.).
Ability to analyze large data sets and provide actionable engineering insights.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Good-to-Have Skills:

Knowledge of Python / MATLAB for data automation and post-processing.
Exposure to occupant safety system modeling (airbags seatbelts).
Familiarity with optimization tools (OptiStruct HyperStudy).
Experience with battery safety and EV crash modeling is a plus.

Role: Vehicle - Crash Analyst Location: Invine CA - Onsite 6-12 Months Contract Role Summary: We are seeking a Vehicle Crash Analyst with hands-on experience in vehicle safety crash simulations and structural analysis. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools...