Aptera Motors

Sr Engineer, Chassis

Carlsbad, CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

Focus is on the vehicle braking system, wheels and tires systems (specialist level), suspension, steering, chassis frame, and other related chassis components at a highly experienced / knowledgeable level.
This role joins a hands-on team that transforms ideas into reality.
Offering a collaborative company environment, exciting projects, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge prototypes that shape future products.

Design, develop, engineer the vehicle suspension system, steering system and braking system and full integration with controls and the other vehicle systems.
Coordinate, create and interpret engineering, CAD models, drawings, specifications as well as interface with suppliers and fabricators providing guidance for installation and in-house verbal instructions to execute builds.
Create and manage BOM's and chassis documentation.
Perform analytical studies and calculations, simulations (in-house, or with outside suppliers) to set up the correct functionality of all vehicle chassis systems and components.
Lead and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams to set up the critical functional parameters, installation and control, and interface of the on the chassis systems with the rest of the vehicle.
Create and lead the design and engineering documentation in accordance with the Company's systems and processes.
Qualifications Experienced in chassis system design, development, engineering and specific manufacturing processes and assembly for road vehicles.

5 to 7 years of experience in chassis engineering with applications on automotive, or motorcycles and 3-wheeled vehicles.

Specialist in braking, wheels/tires systems and components
very knowledgeable of other chassis systems and components.
Experience with automotive, motorcycle and tri-cycle chassis systems for rod vehicles.
Knowledge and experience with chassis system and components calculations, simulations, kinematics, and dynamic behavior.
Experience with manufacturing and fabrication processes specific to chassis components: casting, forging, machining. stamping, extrusions, joining, welding, bonding.
Familiarity with series production processes and assembly as well as rapid prototyping techniques and additive manufacturing.
Team Structure Individual contributor
We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.

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