Hands-on Vehicle Safety Test Engineer for EVs

Alten USA; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Safety Test Engineer in Newark, CA to support vehicle crash testing, passive safety development, and validation activities for electric vehicles.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with vehicle crash testing, data acquisition systems, and vehicle preparation, with opportunities to collaborate across engineering teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with lab instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• 5+ years supporting vehicle crash testing and automotive safety programs.
• 5+ years rebuilding, modifying, or preparing vehicles for testing activities.
• Apprenticeship, vocational training, or equivalent technical experience in automotive or related disciplines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and prepare test hardware and vehicle components as required.
• Willingness to travel to domestic test locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute vehicle safety test plans, including full vehicle crash tests, subsystem testing, and component-level evaluations.
• Prepare vehicles, components, and instrumentation for safety testing and validation activities.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Structures, Interiors, Restraints, and CAE to identify and resolve safety performance issues.
• Support passive safety target development and validation efforts for new vehicle programs.
• Maintain test schedules, Design Verification Plans (DVPs), and resource requirements.
• Communicate test readiness, status updates, and results to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external testing facilities to ensure successful execution of safety tests and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lab instrumentation

Vehicle crash testing

Vehicle prep for testing

Vocational training

Troubleshooting

Hands-on engineering

Manual handling

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Safety Test Engineer in Newark, CA to support vehicle crash testing, passive safety development, and validation activities for electric vehicles.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with vehicle crash testing, data acquisition systems, and vehicle preparation, with opportunities to collaborate across engineering teams and suppliers.