Senior Structural Validation Engineer

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51-200 employees

B2B short-haul logistics

Company Overview

Gatik's mission is to deliver goods safely and efficiently using autonomous vehicles. With its fleet of light to medium-duty trucks, Gatik is leading the way in autonomous middle mile delivery. The company focuses on short-haul, business to business (B2B) logistics for the retail industry, enabling its customers to optimize their supply chain at affordable convenience.

AI & Machine Learning

Consumer Goods

Industrial & Manufacturing

Robotics & Automation

B2B

Company Stage

Later Stage VC

Total Funding

$122.9M

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 30%

1 year growth

↑ 27%

2 year growth

↑ 103%

Locations

Mountain View, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

FEM/FEA

Python

CategoriesNew

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline (Ph.D. preferred)
5+ years of experience with Implicit (static and dynamic structural analysis) and explicit analysis
Experience in the Automotive, Truck/Transportation and AV industry
Expert knowledge of linear and non-linear structural and random vibration analysis
Advanced knowledge of crash analysis around vehicle components or subsystems
Expert in linear & non-linear FEA software for example Optistruct, Nastran, ABAQUS, and/or LS-DYNA
Proficient knowledge of materials engineering and experience in material characterization for FEA
Ability to use instrumentation / experimental data to demonstrate model correlation
Experience with multi-body dynamics and vehicle dynamics
Strong computer skills with programming and Python scripting experience, preferred
Experience with CAD software (preferred)

Responsibilities

Analyze components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and full vehicle using FEA tools
Enhance and develop FEA performance criteria and scope for component, subsystem and system levels based on (autonomous-) vehicle performance criteria
Develop FEA validation plans for Durability, Stiffness and Strength throughout a full development cycle
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team members to optimize and improve component and system performance
Lead structural component, sub-systems, and vehicle testing to correlate CAE models
Collaborate with suppliers/vendors as needed to improve the material database and accuracy of CAE models
Develop and refine CAE analysis procedures and methods
Manage work and deliverables with internal & external CAE and test resources
Document findings and reports stating clear recommendations and proposals for improvements to relevant peers and leadership
Continue to develop technology roadmaps for simulation and analysis toolsets
Mentor wider engineering team in the principles of design for Structural Durability, Stiffness and Strength

Who we are:

Founded in 2017, Gatik is the leader in autonomous middle mile logistics. We deliver goods safely and efficiently using medium duty trucks with a focus on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 customers such as Walmart and Loblaw. Gatik enables our customers to optimize their hub-and-spoke operations, enhance service levels and product flow across multiple locations while reducing labor costs and meeting an unprecedented expectation for faster deliveries.

About the role:

Gatik is hiring a Senior Structural Validation Engineer who will be responsible for the overall structural validation of Gatik’s hardware and Drive-by-wire components. This individual will be tasked with analyzing systems, developing validation plans and collaborating with cross-functional peers. Your area of expertise is the full range of structural validation composed of a wide range of materials and leveraging a cutting-edge tool set. Independence, good communication and documentation skills are key to succeed in this role.

This role is onsite 4 days a week at our Mountain View, CA office!

What you’ll do:

Analyze components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and full vehicle using FEA tools
Enhance and develop FEA performance criteria and scope for component, subsystem and system levels based on (autonomous-) vehicle performance criteria
Develop FEA validation plans for Durability, Stiffness and Strength throughout a full development cycle
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team members to optimize and improve component and system performance
Lead structural component, sub-systems, and vehicle testing to correlate CAE models
Collaborate with suppliers/vendors as needed to improve the material database and accuracy of CAE models
Develop and refine CAE analysis procedures and methods
Manage work and deliverables with internal & external CAE and test resources
Document findings and reports stating clear recommendations and proposals for improvements to relevant peers and leadership
Continue to develop technology roadmaps for simulation and analysis toolsets
Mentor wider engineering team in the principles of design for Structural Durability, Stiffness and Strength

What we’re looking for:

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering discipline (Ph.D. preferred)
5+ years of experience with Implicit (static and dynamic structural analysis) and explicit analysis
Experience in the Automotive, Truck/Transportation and AV industry
Expert knowledge of linear and non-linear structural and random vibration analysis
Advanced knowledge of crash analysis around vehicle components or subsystems
Expert in linear & non-linear FEA software for example Optistruct, Nastran, ABAQUS, and/or LS-DYNA
Proficient knowledge of materials engineering and experience in material characterization for FEA
Ability to use instrumentation / experimental data to demonstrate model correlation
Experience with multi-body dynamics and vehicle dynamics
Strong computer skills with programming and Python scripting experience, preferred
Experience with CAD software (preferred)

More about Gatik:

With headquarters in Mountain View, CA and offices in Canada, Texas and Arkansas. Gatik is establishing new standards of success for the autonomous trucking industry every day. Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Jobs @ Gatik for more open roles.

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Taking care of our team:

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.