Lead Automotive Safety Systems Architect

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Safety Systems Engineer to join our client in East London, SA, to lead the design, integration, and validation of active and passive safety features in next-generation vehicles.

The role requires deep knowledge of crash analysis tools, safety standards, and cross-functional collaboration, with mentorship responsibilities and strong emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in automotive safety systems engineering.
• Experience with passive and/or active safety systems and vehicle dynamics.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and automotive safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate safety systems including airbags and ADAS.
• Perform FMEA and hazard analyses to identify risks.
• Specify requirements and ensure regulatory compliance (FMVSS, Euro NCAP).
• Collaborate with vehicle integration teams for seamless architecture.
• Develop test plans including sled and crash testing.
• Analyze test data and simulations to validate performance.
• Troubleshoot safety-related issues during development.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead safety projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LS-DYNA

PAM-CRASH

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Safety Systems Engineer to join our client in East London, SA, to lead the design, integration, and validation of active and passive safety features in next-generation vehicles.

The role requires deep knowledge of crash analysis tools, safety standards, and cross-functional collaboration, with mentorship responsibilities and strong emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance.