# D. Chandler Reubush > Dynamics Engineer at Zeromatter Location: Scotts Valley, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dchandlerreubush I am an accomplished automotive professional with over 20 years of experience in vehicle dynamics, vehicle testing and simulation technologies looking to apply my skills and knowledge to solve challenging problems in the mobility domain. My diverse background includes concept-to-production vehicle programs for leading auto manufacturers and startups, development of innovative test and simulation solutions, Agile software development, and management of small to mid-sized teams. With business experience in North America, Europe, the Middle East and China, I can bring global insight to a team. My professional interests include creating simulation technology and processes to accelerate product development, applications of advanced driver-in-the-loop simulation to augment vehicle development and training, and innovative methods for understanding and communicating complex information and data. ## Work Experience ### Dynamics Engineer @ Zeromatter Jan 2024 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States ### Staff Simulation Engineer @ Woven by Toyota Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Palo Alto, California, United States I led the Vehicle Simulation Technologies team responsible for creating vehicle, terrain, and driver models, and technologies to deploy and operate them, that drive our simulations. ### Staff Controls / Simulation Engineer @ Lyft Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Palo Alto, California ### Sr. Manager - Chassis/Dynamics Attributes Delivery @ BYTON Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Santa Clara, California I led the vehicle dynamics development activities for BYTON's first vehicle, the M-Byte, across locations in North America and China. This includes hands-on involvement and managing a small team to accomplish simulated and in-vehicle ride and handling development. ### Engineering Manager - Special Project Group @ Apple Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area I led a team of software engineers creating scalable simulation technology assets. ### Sr. Simulator Engineer @ Toyota Racing Development Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Salisbury, North Carolina, USA As the senior simulator engineer, I was responsible for the continual development and operation of an advanced driver-in-the-loop (DiL) simulator used to support Toyota's efforts in NASCAR racing. DiL testing was an integral part in the 2015 NASCAR Cup championship campaign; Toyota's first Cup championship. ### Driver Technology Systems - Sr. Controls and Vehicle Dynamics Engineer @ Williams F1 Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Doha, Qatar I was the lead controls and vehicle dynamics engineer for Williams Advanced Engineering's Driver Technology Systems group at the Williams Technology Centre in Doha, Qatar. In this role, I was responsible for the controls engineering (including vehicle hardware integration, HiL, and motion cueing solutions), as well as vehicle and dynamics modeling development for our state-of-the-art driving simulator solutions. ### Director - Service Operations @ The Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research (VIPER) Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 Managed the service operations of a unique vehicle testing facility located on the grounds of Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The major testing assets included the world's first 8 Post vehicle dynamics shake rig, and a state-of-the-art Cruden 6DOF driving simulator. My main duties included managing the staff in both service and research activities, planning and executing facility development actions, conducting customer tests, and supporting business development activities. The 8 Post rig, as can be seen below, could accept vehicles as small as a golf cart and as large as an up-armored Humvee, though it was mostly used for race vehicle testing and development. The 8 post was significantly upgraded during this period including the joint development with Roehrig Engineering of the world's first application of electromagnetic linear motors for use as aeroloaders. The first 6DOF driving simulator was used for race driver training, as well as research activities being conducted by the Mechanical Engineering department of Virginia Tech. Other testing resources included a set of Kistler NASCAR wheel force transducers, a fully stocked shock dynamometer lab with Roehrig 4K EMA dyno, PI Sigma and Racelogic VBOX data acquisitions systems, and small machine shop. ### Lead Simulation Development Engineer @ Chrysler Group LLC Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | Auburn Hills, Michigan Led simulation development for vehicle performance testing and simulation in support race teams who ran Dodge or Mopar branded race vehicles in NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide, NASCAR Camping World Truck, and NHRA drag racing. In this capacity, I pioneered use of High Performance Computing within the organization to increase computation capacity, created a variety of custom simulation tools, and secured increased access to advanced testing assets such as an 8 post vehicle dynamics shaker, and driver-in-the-loop simulator. ### Rear Wheel Drive Vehicle Dynamics Engineer @ Chrysler Group LLC Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | Detroit, MI Responsible for the ride and handling of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Jeep Commander (XK) and their export derivatives including primary springs, dampers, bushings, steering, and tires. Developed and executed test plans at variety of corporate and supplier proving grounds as well as on the road. Proactively developed an instrumented test protocol to quantify steering performance (pump catch, dry park, etc.) which became the basis for a cross platform standard. ### Jeep Dynamic Handling System Synthesis Engineer @ Chrysler Group LLC Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 | Detroit, Michigan Codeveloped a novel electro-hydraulic active suspension system for the Jeep Grand Cherokee as a member of a small cross-functional development team. I was responsible for synthesis at the system level of overall system integration, reliability testing, NVH performance, and system level validation. During the course of this project, developed revolutionary accelerated durability tests to achieve reliability targets. See SAE paper: SAE 2005-01-1496, “Simulation Test Methodology for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Dynamic Handling System" ### CIE Engineer @ Chrysler Group LLC Jan 2001 – Jan 2003 | Various - Michigan The Chysler Institute of Engineering (CIE) is a post graduate rotation program in which new engineers rotate through six (6) engineering disciplines while also working to achieve their Master's degrees in engineering. The six rotations I completed were: Minivan platform chassis, Jeep base engine development (2.4L), Jeep Vehicle Development, Material Cost Management, Warren Truck Assembly Plant plant-vehicle engineering for interiors, and Jeep NVH development. During this time, I earned my Master's degree in mechanical engineering from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. ### Junior race engineer @ American Viper Racing Jan 2001 – Jan 2001 | Auburn Hills, Michigan American LeMans Series, GTS category privateer team running two VIPER GTS-Rs. Responsibilities included fabrication, vehicle assembly, practice session vehicle configuration changes, data acquisition and race fueling. Highest finish was 2nd in class at Texas Motor Speedway race. ### NASCAR Aero/Thermal Development - Summer Intern @ Chrysler Group LLC Jan 2000 – Jan 2000 | Auburn Hills, Michigan Aided the windtunnel and thermal development of Chrysler's return to NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. Tasks included scale model (3/8s) wind tunnel testing and implementing a ride height control system for scale model testing. Also, performed thermal testing for a variety of pre-production Chrysler products. ### Cooperative Education Engineer @ The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Jan 1998 – Jan 1999 Participated in three semesters in various tire engineering positions including: Renewal light truck tire design, Tire Vehicle Engineering Technology (TVET) - Acoustics, and TVET - Handling Dynamics. ### Junior race engineer @ Viper Speed Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 | Rochester Hills, Michigan Speedvision World Challenge GT category champions with Bobby Archer driving a Dodge Viper. Responsibilities included fabrication, vehicle assembly, and race preparation. ### Small Car Platform - PT Cruiser Vehicle Development - Summer Intern @ Chrysler Group LLC Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 | Auburn Hills, Michigan Worked on a variety of system level development tasks including aero/thermal testing, suspension testing, durability testing, and synthesis road trips. ## Education ### BS in Mechanical Engineering Virginia Tech ### MS in Mechanical Engineering Oakland University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/d-chandler-reubush --- Source: https://flows.cv/dchandlerreubush JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dchandlerreubush/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10