Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer This new position is incorporated into SI’s Vehicle Development & Testing group, with full responsibility for all pre-SOP safety-related vehicle development activities. The role closely collaborates with CAE and Test teams and aligns with the responsibilities of Namyang Safety ISDG teams (Safety Performance Test Teams 1 and 2). The Safety & Crashworthiness Performance Engineer will plan, execute, and analyze safety-related tests to qualify new models for release and support North American safety rating achievements. WHAT YOU WILL DO Plan, coordinate, and execute full-vehicle and component-level crash tests (frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests). Develop detailed test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition requirements. Oversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readiness. Analyze crash test data, videos, and high-speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system function. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvements. Collaborate with CAE teams to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes. Support development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasures. Ensure compliance with global regulatory and consumer test standards (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, CMVSS, etc.). Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including proving grounds, suppliers, and safety rating agencies. Maintain documentation, test records, and quality systems for audit and traceability. Key Competencies Technical rigor and attention to detail Strong planning and project management Ability to work hands-on in test environments Effective cross-team collaboration Data-driven decision-making Contribute to best practices, test methodology improvements, and new test capabilities. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations Expertise in testing, test equipment, and test processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements Expertise in analysis of crash test data (structural and occupant) Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (Diadaem, Hyperworks, TEMA, etc.) Knowledge of simulation (structure and occupant) to provide direction to CAE team Knowledge of Automotive industry engineering and manufacturing WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE MS Mechanical Engineering OR BS Mechanical Engineering OR BS Biomechanical Engineering 1 – 5 yrs of experience Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor. WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays A global environment that fosters diversity Competitive salaries Retirement savings and planning benefits Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts STILL INTERESTED? WHY NOT APPLY?