Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineer

Job Title: Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineer
Location: East Liberty, Ohio
Client Facing: Yes

 

About PAC Group:  

 At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.  

Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  

 

Role Purpose:

• Act as a lead for Vehicle Dynamics objective test campaigns, overseeing everything from initial test planning to final data sign-off
• Lead the selection, installation, and calibration of complex test equipment (IMUs, wheel force transducers, string pots, GPS/RTK) and ensure high fidelity data capture
• Conduct rigorous objective test procedures alongside targeted subjective evaluations
• Process large datasets to validate performance against targets, perform root-cause analysis for edge-case behaviors, and correlate physical data with simulation results
• Manage test readiness reviews (TRR), vehicle ballast/setup coordination and proving ground logistics to ensure efficient track time utilization

Required Qualifications:

• Vehicle Dynamics experience, including both objective and subjective evaluations
• Hands on experience with vehicle instrumentation data acquisition and objective test execution
• Experience in test preparation, analysis, and reporting 
• Familiarity with prototype or pre-production vehicle testing
• 2+ years of experience and a Batchelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Hands on physical testing experience (proving grounds, Formula SAE, or a professional motorsports)
• Strong first principals command of vehicle dynamics (e.g., Dewesoft, VBox, Campbell Scientific, or MoTeC)
• Proven ability to distill complex multichannel data into concise executive summaries for cross functional stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications:

• Masters in mechanical engineering with a focus on a multibody dynamic or control theory
• Strong proficiency in Python or MATLAB for automating data processing pipelines
• Experience in vehicle dynamics CAE development tools such as MSC Adams, CarMaker, and Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with autonomous vehicle platforms and the unique dynamics of drive-by-wire systems