Vehicle Chassis Systems Certification Engineer

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Tensor is seeking a mechanical/automotive engineer to manage chassis certification testing and regulatory compliance for our vehicle platforms in San Jose. You will develop certification strategies, coordinate with testing bodies, and define quality metrics to meet safety standards. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory certification testing with major OEMs.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Prior work experience with a major automaker.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of standards, regulations, and testing procedures for chassis components, ensuring compliance with passenger vehicle regulatory requirements (California and Florida focus).
• Develop and manage chassis certification strategies and ensure the vehicle chassis meets regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with certification bodies to identify applicable testing standards and finalize test plans.
• Monitor evolving standards and regulations related to chassis systems to ensure full compliance.
• Define quality metrics and provide technical guidance to achieve safety objectives.

Skills

Regulatory testing

Regulatory coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle — fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence — a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of standards, regulations, and testing procedures for chassis components, including brake-by-wire, steering-by-wire, air suspension, CDC shock absorbers, and traditional chassis systems, ensuring compliance with passenger vehicle regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on state-specific regulations in California and Florida.
• Develop and manage chassis certification strategies and ensure the vehicle chassis meets regulatory standards.
• Coordinate closely with certification bodies to identify applicable testing standards, streamline technical collaboration, and finalize comprehensive test plans.
• Monitor, analyze, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving standards and regulations related to chassis systems to ensure full compliance.
• Define critical quality metrics, establish key performance characteristics, and develop robust control measures for chassis components, and provide technical guidance and actionable recommendations to achieve stringent quality and safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory certification testing with major OEMs, including extensive hands‑on experience in end-to-end chassis certification testing process.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Prior work experience with a major automaker.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.