Senior Vehicle Safety Test Engineer - Crash & HV

Harvey Nash; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to lead crash testing activities and coordinate cross‑functional teams on vehicle safety programs.

You will set passive safety targets, analyze test data, and ensure standards such as FMVSS, ECE and NCAP are met across development projects.

This role requires 5+ years in vehicle safety testing, a mechanical engineering degree, and up to 30% domestic and 5% international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of related experience in vehicle safety testing.
• Experience and an understanding of vehicle testing standards (FMVSS, ECE, NCAP, IIHS, etc.).
• Knowledge of vehicle Safety performance targets.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects.
• Up to 30% domestic and 5% international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful achievement of Vehicle Safety attribute, including Passive Safety relevant legislation and consumer requirements.
• Planning, budget and resource allocation for this program to meet Vehicle Safety test plan.
• Point of contact for program leadership and meetings program testing.
• Report and present to senior stakeholders, such as program management and chief engineer, when called upon in attribute meetings or program meetings.
• Lead structural, exterior, interiors and restraints conceptual design to achieve passive safety targets.
• Perform proof-of-concept tests where required to prove new features and designs.
• Coordinate Vehicle Safety CAE activities related to testing.
• Author and maintain passive safety test timing plan, and report through program DVP.
• Conduct vehicle safety testing as required by vehicle program (including full vehicle crash testing, sub-system and components).
• Attend crash tests at supplier facilities for development and official testing.

Skills

High voltage

Crash testing

Rebuilding cars

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Engineering PC

Job description

Harvey Nash is seeking a Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to lead crash testing activities and coordinate cross‑functional teams on vehicle safety programs.

You will set passive safety targets, analyze test data, and ensure standards such as FMVSS, ECE and NCAP are met across development projects.

This role requires 5+ years in vehicle safety testing, a mechanical engineering degree, and up to 30% domestic and 5% international travel.