Vehicle Safety Test Engineer
Role summary
Seeking a skilled Vehicle Safety Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience to support vehicle safety validation and crash testing. This onsite role in Newark, CA, involves hands-on work with high-voltage systems, vehicle teardown/rebuild, and test setup. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with safety standards, document results, and maintain quality under strict deadlines. A technical certification or apprenticeship in an automotive/mechanical field is required.
Job Title: Vehicle Safety Test Engineer (High Voltage & Crash Testing) | Location:
Newark, CA (Onsite) |
Experience:
5+ Years
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled
Vehicle Safety Test Engineer
to support vehicle safety validation and crash testing activities. This role involves hands-on work with high-voltage systems, vehicle rebuilds, and safety test setups to ensure compliance with safety and consumer standards.
This is a dynamic position where no two days are the same. You will collaborate cross-functionally and take ownership of critical safety testing processes for advanced vehicles.
|Key Responsibilities
- Support and execute
vehicle safety and crash testing activities
- Set up and operate
test equipment and instrumentation
for safety validation
- Work with
high-voltage (HV) systems
in testing environments
- Perform
vehicle teardown and rebuild activities
post-testing
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Document test results and ensure timely reporting
- Maintain quality and accuracy while meeting strict deadlines
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience
in vehicle safety testing or related field
- Strong experience with
high-voltage systems (HV)
- Proven experience in
crash testing and automotive safety validation
- Experience with
vehicle teardown/rebuild (mechanical work)
- Technical certification or
apprenticeship in automotive/mechanical field
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in automotive OEM or EV environment
- Familiarity with safety compliance and testing standards
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
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