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Oshkosh Corporation · 3 months ago

Simulation Engineer - Experienced Mid Level

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $122K/yr

3+ years exp

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is a product development firm specializing in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. They are seeking a Motorsports Simulation Engineer to develop and maintain vehicle simulation and analysis products, with a focus on NASCAR programs and ensuring accurate, real-time performance in Driver-in-the-Loop environments.

AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain vehicle and subsystem models, experiments, and analysis techniques to sustain a high level of quality and simulation expertise

Develop and maintain the simulation workflow integrating the models with the broader Pratt Miller tool chain

Lead or assist in development of simulation tools and utilities

Interface with PME customers and internal programs to support PME Core Simulation products

Provide vehicle dynamics and simulation subject matter expertise to internal engineers and customers

Develop and refine NASCAR vehicle simulation models in Dymola/Modelica, ensuring compatibility with Pratt Miller’s broader tool chain

Perform structured correlation work — comparing simulation outputs to on-track and rig test data — and use results to continually improve model fidelity

Adapt and tune models for real-time applications to support immersive DiL sessions

Provide test support during Driver-in-the-Loop sessions including test planning, execution, and reporting

Troubleshoot simulation model solution or correlation issues and report modeling needs back to the development group

Execute desktop simulations to support NASCAR vehicle development and tuning activities, analyzing results and composing clear reports

Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to align model capabilities with program requirements and team feedback

Attendance at Pratt & Miller meetings

Education / training

Provide feedback on product needs and processes

Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary

Qualification

Vehicle dynamicsDymola/ModelicaMulti-body modelingVehicle simulation toolsetsReal-time simulationMATLABPythonC++C#Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam player

Required

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

At least 3 years professional or academic experience in automotive engineering and simulation (motorsports preferred)

Strong background in vehicle dynamics, including suspension and tires

Experience in the development and/or application of vehicle simulation toolsets

Hands-on experience with multi-body modeling for motorsports or high-performance vehicles (Dymola/Modelica preferred)

Experience with vehicle analysis methods and correlation to test data

Ability to configure and deploy models in real-time simulation environments

Vehicle development experience using full-vehicle simulation; high-performance or NASCAR experience a plus

Familiarity with tire modeling approaches (e.g., Pacejka)

Experience with Pi Toolbox, MoTeC i2, or similar race engineering software

Programming fluency in MATLAB, Python, C++, C#, and/or other compiled languages

Experience working with FMI/FMUs or similar model exchange and co-simulation standards

Experience with structured software development practices

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and move projects forward with little direction

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills for communicating with other Pratt & Miller Engineering team members and clients

Attention to detail

Drive for quality

Strong work ethic

Team player

Preferred

Preferred background in vehicle dynamics

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

People-first culture

Various opportunities to support team member growth and success

Company

Oshkosh Corporation

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Moving the world forward.

Founded in 1917

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/

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