Lead Vehicle Safety Engineer — Crash & HV Systems

Slate Auto LLC; United States; On-site; USD 123,339 - 185,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Discretionary annual incentives

Equity program eligibility

Job summary

Slate Auto LLC is searching for a Safety Engineer to play a pivotal role in their Safety team. This position involves planning and executing crash tests, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance vehicle safety.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in automotive safety and crash testing, alongside a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering. Competitive compensation and benefits are part of the offer, reinforcing Slate Auto's commitment to creating an inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety or crash testing.
• Experience with crash test setup and instrumentation.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and analyze crash tests to meet safety standards.
• Lead full-vehicle crash programs, including fixture design specifications.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to resolve safety issues.

Skills

Knowledge of FMVSS

Occupant performance assessment

Crash testing experience

Data interpretation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge of CAE methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, automotive, or biomedical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools

LS-DYNA

HyperView

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Job description

Slate Auto LLC is searching for a Safety Engineer to play a pivotal role in their Safety team. This position involves planning and executing crash tests, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance vehicle safety.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in automotive safety and crash testing, alongside a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering. Competitive compensation and benefits are part of the offer, reinforcing Slate Auto's commitment to creating an inclusive workforce.