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Senior Crash CAE Engineer — BiW Simulation & Dataset Lead

Employ Africa Group
Location 📍 durban, South-Africa
Posted 📅 June 01, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

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 hourglassing are with...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
Design & Development
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
durban, South-Africa