Vehicle Passive Safety 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 in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced safety engineer to drive regulatory analysis and compliance for passive safety products and restraint systems. You will guide design, calibration, and supplier engagement to meet California standards and vehicle program goals.

Responsibilities include defining testing protocols, validating components, and ensuring regulatory alignment across multiple vehicle models, with strong focus on quality and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience with expertise in automotive safety regulations and certification processes.
• Experience in the development of more than two vehicle models.
• Thorough knowledge of passive safety products and restraint systems laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Prior work experience with a major automaker.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and apply regulations for passive safety products and calibration, guiding design and supplier requirements.
• Design and oversee the development and execution of testing protocols for passive safety systems.
• Manage validation and optimization of restraint system components to ensure compliance and performance targets.
• Plan passive safety products, obtain approvals, and perform risk assessments.
• Analyze impact of passive safety systems on the vehicle 3D model to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Define quality objectives for safety components and control requirements.
• Conduct research on EV passive safety trends and related materials/process developments.

Skills

Automotive safety regulations

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

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.

Locations

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze and apply regulations for passive safety products (seat belts, airbags, steering wheels, ABM) and restraint system calibration, providing guidance on design and supplier requirements.
• Design and oversee the development and execution of testing protocols and experimental matrices for passive safety systems.
• Manage the validation and optimization of restraint system components to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and achievement of performance targets.
• Design and plan passive safety products, including conducting reviews, obtaining approvals, and performing risk assessments.
• Analyze and review the impact of passive safety systems on the vehicle 3D model (CAS, A-side, and product layout) to ensure compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
• Define quality objectives for safety and restraint system components, develop key characteristics and control requirements.
• Conduct research on EV passive safety product trends, track developments in materials, processes, and other related technologies.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of work experience with expertise in automotive safety technical regulations, certification processes, and California-specific technical regulations.
• Experience in the development of more than two vehicle models.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations regarding passive safety products and restraint systems, including development processes and supplier management.
• 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.