Sr. Engineer, Safety Restraints

ALTEN Technology USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Automotive Safety/Restraints Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and production launch of critical safety systems in our vehicles. You will oversee CAD design, DFMEA, validation, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the vehicle lifecycle.

The role requires 10 years in automotive safety, CATIA V6 proficiency, and strong knowledge of FMVSS/ECE and NCAP/IIHS protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years in automotive safety.
• Proficient in CATIA V6 CAD modeling.
• Strong knowledge of FMVSS, ECE regulations, and consumer rating protocols (NCAP/IIHS).
• Willingness to travel to supplier HQ and manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of safety hardware (seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels, sensors) from concept to production.
• Track development performance, timing, and targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on vehicle goals.
• Lead CAD design in CATIA V6 and generative shape design.
• Lead DFMEA development and risk mitigation across teams.
• Develop product validation plans and sign off results.
• Coordinate with Supplier HQ and manufacturing during validation reviews.

Skills

Safety engineering

CATIA V6

FMVSS/ECE knowledge

NCAP/IIHS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Workplace: On-site to start, Hybrid after 6 weeks
Location: Irvine, CA or Moreno Valley, CA
Salary: $130,000-150,000

We are seeking a highly experienced Automotive Safety/Restraints Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and production launch of critical safety systems including seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels, and related sensors. This role will drive cross-functional and supplier collaboration throughout the vehicle development lifecycle, while overseeing CAD design, DFMEA, validation, change management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, sensors, and other safety related hardware for our vehicles from concept through production.
• Track and maintain product development performance, timing, and commercial targets
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional to maintain a strong alignment and execution to achieve vehicle and company level goals.
• Lead the development and design in CATIA V6 using generative shape design, part design, and other tools.
• Lead change management activities in 3DX and execute the build and release of restraints bill of materials.
• Lead DFMEA development with other internal teams and implement risk mitigation action items across all engineering and manufacturing groups.
• Develop and execute product validation plans and sign-off on validation results.
• Provide support to the Innovation and Customization Center (ICC) during key vehicle build milestones or new process implementation.
• Point of contact for all Suppliers who provide products or services to the Safety Integration group: Validation, Quality/PPAP, and vehicle build MRDs.
• Ensure all program milestones are met and risks documented
• Management of relevant regulations applied to restraints development (FMVSS, ECE)
• Integration of restraints development with CAE Crash Safety
• Strong organizational skills to quickly and regularly update management on status of developments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering discipline
• 10 years developing, validating, and launching safety components in automotive systems
• Proficient in in CAD modeling in CATIA V6 or other design software
• Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, GB safety regulations
• Strong working knowledge of NCAP, IIHS, and other consumer rating protocols.
• Strong self-starter mindset.
• Ability to effectively manage all responsibilities and prioritize according to engineering, program, and management direction.
• Ability to travel to supplier HQ and manufacturing locations as needed during validation reviews, production line runs, and system test support.

Salary Range

• $130,000 - 150,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.