Principal Vehicle Safety Engineer
- Strong knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS, and NCAP protocols
- Experience with occupant performance assessment, restraint system development, occupant injury criteria, and occupant kinematics across regulatory and consumer rating crash modes
- Experience planning and executing quasi-static and dynamic crash tests
- Ability to interpret test data and translate results into actionable design improvements
- Hands-on experience with vehicle safety development across sled, subsystem, system, and full-vehicle levels
- Proven success working cross-functionally with internal teams and external test facilities
- Knowledge of sensing and calibration requirements for crash and restraint systems including implications when making or proposing deployment changes/trade-offs
- Understanding of vehicle design for structures, restraints, interior systems, and occupant protection solutions that meet regulatory and third-party requirements
- Knowledge of CAE methodologies and correlation for crashworthiness development
- Understanding of FMVSS 305 for electric vehicles, ensuring HV system post-crash integrity and compliance
- Plan, execute, and analyze crash tests to meet FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP, and internal standards
- Lead sled, subsystem, and full-vehicle crash programs, including fixture design specifications, test requests, test readiness reviews, and post-test debriefs with engineering and leadership teams
- Build and maintain test validation plans, including test asset usage, collaboration with test facilities, conducting pre- and post-test checks, and completing crash vehicle reviews and assessments
- Cross-functionally coordinate safety asset builds with correct content, develop test requests, and oversee instrumentation and data capture for crash sensing and restraint system development
- Lead occupant protection development activities including occupant injury assessment, restraint tuning, occupant kinematics evaluation, and correlation of CAE, sled, and vehicle test results to achieve safety performance targets
- CAE model-to-test correlation for structure and occupant performance
- Track test progress, manage the test matrix, and report status to program leadership
- Collaborate with design, CAE, manufacturing, and homologation teams to resolve structural, restraint, interior, sensing, occupant protection, and compliance issues
- Mentor junior engineers and influence cross-functional decisions to prioritize safety
- Engage with suppliers, third-party test facilities, auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed
- Stay up to date on vehicle safety regulations, rating protocols, and industry best practices
- Prepare and present clear technical summaries, findings, and recommendations for senior leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automotive, or Biomedical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety, crash testing, or restraint system development
- Experience with crash test setup, instrumentation, ATD preparation, data acquisition, and restraint deployment strategy
- Familiarity with CAD, CAE, and post-processing tools (e.g., LS-DYNA, HyperView, Beta MetaPost)
- Strong data analysis, correlation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Six Sigma, DOE or DFSS training/certification preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
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