Ricardo
Contractor - Vehicle Dynamics Analyst
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Overview
Role: Contractor - Vehicle Dynamics Analyst
Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire – Hybrid
Role ID: 2026-3423
Pushing Boundaries: a World Leader in Propulsion Engineering
From concept to production, Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specializing in complex propulsion, driveline, and energy systems. We work with customers globally to deliver end-to-end solutions from initial design through to full production. For over 110 years, we have been at the forefront of world-changing engineering innovation, partnering with many of the world’s most ambitious organizations to improve performance, push boundaries, and accelerate progress.
Headquartered in Shoreham by Sea (UK), Ricardo brings together more than 1,000 experts and delivers in excess of 200 major programs globally at any given time. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com.
The Role
As a Vehicle Dynamics Analyst, your primary role will be to aid the design of transmission and chassis systems by undertaking linear and nonlinear FE analysis using Abaqus and Hyperworks toolsets.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical engineering problems.
- Build high-fidelity FE models for transmission, suspension, chassis systems using commercial CAE tools based on CAD and other engineering data.
- Conduct linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic FE analysis.
- Prepare detailed technical presentations for both internal and client project engineering review.
- Interface with internal and external clients to deliver updates, design recommendations, and analysis results.
- Assist with technique and analysis methodology development.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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Key Competencies and Experience
- Sufficient professional experience performing FE analysis.
- Experience with the Abaqus and Optistruct analysis toolset for implicit FE analysis.
- Experience with Hyperworks or Ansa pre and post-processing software.
- Experience with at least one commercial CAD package (e.g., Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Experience performing nonlinear static FE and fatigue analysis.
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Advanced experience in static and dynamic FE analysis.
- Experience in numerical methods including multi-body dynamic / finite difference methods.
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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognizing that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and proactively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognized as a 'disability confident' employer.
Next Steps
Once you have submitted your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.
Ricardo is a Disability Confident employer. Please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
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