Inflator Development Engineer

Autoliv United States • Ogden, UT

8d

About The Position

At Autoliv, saving lives drives the work of the company. The Inflator Development Engineer helps develop technologies at the heart of automotive occupant safety systems, working on inflator and airbag technologies with experts in product development, simulation, testing, ballistics, CFD, CAE, manufacturing, and energetic materials. The role transforms concepts into production-ready solutions that protect people worldwide.

The engineer leads inflator development projects from concept through validation and production launch, designs and optimizes components, defines product requirements, and supports technical strategy for new technologies. The role also involves planning and analyzing prototype builds and validation programs, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing functions, resolving technical issues, supporting suppliers and global teams with industrialization, and contributing to future safety technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in product development, R&D, or advanced engineering roles.
• Experience with inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnic systems, energetic materials, or related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent engineering design tools.
• Experience with MATLAB, Scilab, Bluesky, Python, statistical analysis software, or similar engineering data analysis and modeling tools.
• Experience supporting product validation, testing, and design optimization.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with automotive safety systems, inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials.
• Knowledge of combustion, ballistics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes, APQP, and customer requirements.
• Hands-on experience with prototype development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead inflator development projects from concept through validation and production launch.
• Design and optimize inflator components to meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Define product requirements and support technical strategy for new technologies.
• Plan, execute, and analyze prototype builds, testing activities, and validation programs.
• Collaborate with simulation, design, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop robust products.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Work with suppliers and global engineering teams to support product industrialization.
• Drive innovation and contribute to next-generation safety technologies.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Recognition awards, company events, university discount options, and other perks.
• Gender pay equality.
• Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
• Career and personal development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level