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Senior crash cae engineer — biw simulation & dataset lead
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durban, South-Africa
Location
durban
Posted
June 04, 2026
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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 Bi W crash simulations Lead conversion and adaptation of existing LS-DYNA models (CCSA Camry-class vehicles) into Open Radioss-compatible decks via ANSA Take a parametrically designed Bi W 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 Bi W assembly (pattern, failure criteria, element formulation) Ensure energy balance, mass scaling, and hourglassing are within acceptable bounds across every run Build or supervise automated M...