Senior Durability CAE Engineer

Advantage Technical
$60.00-$64.00
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Newark
Nov 18, 2025
Engineer the Future of EV Innovation: Now Hiring a Senior Durability CAE Engineer Ready to shape the durability and performance of next-generation electric vehicles? A trailblazing luxury EV manufacturer-known for redefining automotive engineering from the battery pack to the body shell-is looking for a Senior Durability CAE Engineer to join its advanced simulation and testing team. If you thrive at the intersection of analysis, validation, and cutting-edge product development, this role puts you at the forefront of automotive innovation. Hours & Pay Start Date: October 15, 2025 End Date: July 15, 2026 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Projected Pay Range: $60.00-$64.00 per hour Employment Type: Contract Benefits Designed for Your Well-Being and Career Growth This opportunity includes a comprehensive suite of benefits to support every part of your life. Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance; pet insurance; AD&D coverage; Health Savings Account options; commuter and parking accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; employee discounts through People Perks; and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program. These benefits provide long-term stability and peace of mind while you focus on engineering the future. What You'll Do Perform strength, stiffness, and fatigue analysis across multiple vehicle subsystems, including chassis, closures, body structures, powertrain, battery components, seating, and exterior/interior systems Conduct CAE-to-test correlation and support full-system, sub-system, and component-level validation activities Develop test plans and participate in regulatory, certification, compliance, and durability testing Generate FEM meshes from CAD models or engineering sketches Partner directly with design engineers to influence design direction and ensure components meet durability targets Use and learn advanced CAE tools such as ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, MetaPost, OptiStruct, nCode DesignLife, HyperWorks products, ADAMS, and more Benchmark new analysis methods, support CAE process automation, and contribute to new tool/method development Maintain accurate, traceable documentation for all simulations, analyses, and validation activities What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 5+ years of related experience in automotive CAE analysis, durability, testing, and validation Strong proficiency with linear, nonlinear, fatigue, dynamic, and optimization analysis Fluent in industry-leading CAE tools including ANSA, HyperMesh, HyperView, MetaPost, OptiStruct, nCode, ADAMS, or equivalent Solid understanding of structural mechanics and materials Skilled in developing load cases, establishing performance targets, and creating validation plans Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and support data-driven design decisions Be Part of the Team Building the EVs of Tomorrow If you're ready to use your CAE expertise to influence real-world vehicle design, join a company where your work directly shapes industry-leading electric vehicles. Click Apply Now to be considered for this Senior Durability CAE Engineer opportunity. The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off. 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