Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

Irvine, CAfull timeOn Site

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Alten Technology The Vehicle Safety Test Engineer at Alten Technology supports vehicle crash testing and passive safety validation for electric vehicles. This role involves developing test plans, preparing vehicles, operating test equipment, and analyzing results to ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute vehicle safety test plans, including full vehicle crash tests, subsystem testing, and component-level evaluations.
Prepare vehicles, components, and instrumentation for safety testing and validation activities.
Operate and maintain test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Analyze test results and provide detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Structures, Interiors, Restraints, and CAE to identify and resolve safety performance issues.
Support passive safety target development and validation efforts for new vehicle programs.
Maintain test schedules, Design Verification Plans (DVPs), and resource requirements.
Communicate test readiness, status updates, and results to leadership and project stakeholders.
Coordinate with suppliers and external testing facilities to ensure successful execution of safety tests and regulatory compliance.

Qualification

5+ years of experience rebuildingApprenticeshipAbility to work in a fast-pacedAbility to lift$100

Required

5+ years of experience working with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
5+ years of experience supporting vehicle crash testing and automotive safety programs.
5+ years of experience rebuilding, modifying, or preparing vehicles for testing activities.
Apprenticeship, vocational training, or equivalent technical experience in automotive or related disciplines.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment.
Ability to lift, move, and prepare test hardware and vehicle components as required.
Willingness to travel to domestic test locations as needed.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with passive safety development and crashworthiness testing.
Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation, sensors, high-speed data acquisition, and crash test setup.
Understanding of global vehicle safety regulations and consumer testing requirements.
$100,000 - 105,000
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.
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