Automotive & Mobility
Automotive Engineer
Designs, tests, and improves vehicles and their subsystems, from chassis and engine to safety and comfort features.
TechnicalField BasedStem
Automotive & Mobility
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
Studies and tunes how a vehicle handles, rides, and responds to steering, braking, and road conditions.
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Analyzes suspension geometry, tire behavior, and vehicle handling using simulation models and physical test-track data. Tunes suspension, steering, and stability-control settings, and works with prototype vehicles to validate ride and handling targets.
Typical work environment
A mix of simulation work in the office, physical testing at proving grounds and test tracks, and collaboration with chassis and controls teams.
Typical entry point
Graduate engineer role in a vehicle dynamics or chassis team at an automotive OEM or motorsport outfit
Relevant subjects
Core
PhysicsMathematics
Also relevant
Computer Science
Relevant interests
Core
Cars / AutomotiveMachines
Also relevant
SportsResearch
Useful skills
MATLAB· AdvancedAnalytical thinking· AdvancedProblem solving· AdvancedMechanical design· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Mechanical EngineeringPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Automotive EngineeringPrimary route
Master's degree—Automotive EngineeringCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Deep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
AutomotiveManufacturing
Tags
STEMTechnicalAnalyticalField-based
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