Vehicle - Crash Analyst ____ Irvine, CA (Onsite) ____ Contract

Role : Vehicle - Crash Analyst

Location : Invine, CA - Onsite

6-12+ Months Contract

Role Summary :

We are seeking a Vehicle Crash Analyst with hands-on experience in vehicle safety, crash simulations, and structural analysis . The ideal candidate will have expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and a deep understanding of vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, occupant safety, and structural integrity . The analyst will work closely with design and testing teams to improve vehicle performance and meet global safety standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform crash simulation and analysis (frontal, side, rear, rollover, and pedestrian impact).
• Develop and validate FE models of vehicle structures, subsystems, and components.
• Use explicit dynamic simulation tools (e.g., LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH, RADIOSS) for crash performance evaluation.
• Analyze crash test data and correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes.
• Support design optimization for improved safety, weight reduction, and compliance with regulatory standards (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, etc.).
• Generate detailed technical reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with CAD, CAE, and safety teams to implement design improvements.
• Support test planning, setup, and post-test analysis for prototype vehicles.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

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