Sr. Engineer, Vehicle Safety
- Strong knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS, and NCAP protocols
- Experience planning and executing a variety of quasi-static and dynamic crash tests for a vehicle program.
- 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 & leadership teams.
- Build and maintain crash validation plans, including test asset usage, working with test houses to execute, maintaining test pre and post check requirements. Conducting pre and post test reviews.
- Coordinate safety vehicle builds for correct content, manage test requests, work cross-functionally to understand and ensure right level of instrumentation and test data capture for our internal design/development/analysis teams.
- Analyze test results and work with CAE teams for any correlation related requirements.
- 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, and compliance issues
- Mentor junior engineers and influence cross-functional decisions to prioritize safety
- Engage with suppliers, third-party 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)
- 8+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety, crash testing, or restraint system development
- Working level knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS, NCAP, and/or ECE protocols
- 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)
- Understanding of FMVSS 305 and electric vehicle HV safety requirements
- 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
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
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