Senior Crash CAE Engineer — BiW Simulation & Dataset Lead

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📍 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Full Time Engineers

Job Description

About the Role
A senior-level role for someone who can own crash simulation methodology end-to-end. You'll define the simulation strategy, validate FE models against known test data, and set the quality bar for a large synthetic crash dataset powering machine learning surrogate models.

What You'll Do
Own FE model development and validation strategy for parametric BiW crash simulations

Lead conversion and adaptation of existing LS-DYNA models (CCSA Camry-class vehicles) into OpenRadioss-compatible decks via ANSA

Take a parametrically designed BiW and automate the setup in ANSA

Define simulation protocols across multiple load cases: frontal rigid wall, MPDB, small overlap oblique, side pole, and roof crush

Establish spot weld and structural connection modeling standards across the full BiW assembly (pattern, failure criteria, element formulation)

Ensure energy balance, mass scaling, and h...

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Job Details

Location Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Job Type Full Time

Category Engineers

Posted July 26, 2026

Deadline September 04, 2026