Scout Motors Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Specialist, Structural Simulations
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expScout Motors is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace. The Senior Specialist in Structural Simulations will perform nonlinear structural crash simulations to support safety requirements, conduct crash analyses, and develop finite element models while collaborating with various engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform nonlinear structural crash simulations using LS-DYNA to support regulatory and consumer safety requirements, including FMVSS, USNCAP, IIHS, and Euro NCAP
Conduct component-, subsystem-, and full-vehicle-level crash analyses to evaluate structural performance, load paths, intrusion, and energy management
Develop, maintain, and execute finite element models using industry-standard CAE tools (e.g., ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh)
Support correlation of CAE results with physical crash and component test data, including post-test analysis and root-cause investigations
Identify structural performance gaps and support engineering countermeasure development in collaboration with Body, Vehicle Safety, and Manufacturing teams
Execute simulations using high-performance computing (HPC) resources while ensuring model quality, repeatability, and documentation
Support vehicle development milestones, design releases, and safety sign-off activities
Participate in cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of crash CAE methods and processes
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, as appropriate
Ensure that crash-driven structural countermeasures are reviewed for NVH and durability robustness in collaboration with NVH and Durability engineering teams
Support assessment of local stiffness changes, reinforcements, and joints to avoid unintended impacts to noise, vibration, or long-term structural durability
Participate in cross-functional discussions to ensure balanced vehicle performance, meeting crash, NVH, and durability requirements without unintended trade-offs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in structural crash CAE within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment
Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA
Proficiency with CAE pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh, or equivalent
Working knowledge of global crash regulations and consumer safety protocols
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Ability to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10% of the time
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
Experience with electrified vehicles (BEV/REEV) and/or frame-based vehicle architectures
Exposure to CAE–test correlation, DOE, or robustness studies
Familiarity with advanced material or damage models (e.g., GISSMO)
Experience supporting OEM release and sign-off processes
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
20 days planned PTO, as accrued
40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Company
Scout Motors Inc.
Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dré Nitze-Nelson
Director UX | UI Vehicle
Recent News
2025-12-22
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