Pratt Miller · 1 month ago
Simulation Engineer - Experienced Mid Level
Huntersville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $122K/yr
3+ years expPratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. The Motorsports Simulation Engineer will help develop and maintain leading-edge vehicle simulation and analysis products, with a focus on NASCAR programs, to ensure accurate, real-time performance. Responsibilities include developing vehicle models, conducting simulations, and providing support during Driver-in-the-Loop sessions.
AutomotiveLogistics
Hiring Manager
Vannessa Riggs
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
Qualification
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
Company
Pratt Miller
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-16Acquired
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CEO
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