Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Newark, CA

5d•$100,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to support vehicle crash testing, passive safety development, and validation activities. The role helps ensure vehicles meet internal safety targets, regulatory requirements, and consumer safety standards. The engineer will collaborate with Structures, Interiors, Restraints, and CAE teams, and coordinate with suppliers and external test facilities while supporting the development of electric vehicles. The position is on-site five days per week in Newark, California, with up to 25% travel to vehicle test sites throughout the United States.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
At least 5 years of experience supporting vehicle crash testing and automotive safety programs.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Operate and maintain test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Analyze test results and provide detailed reports with recommendations for design improvements.
Partner with Structures, Interiors, Restraints, and CAE teams to identify and resolve safety performance issues.
Support passive safety target development and validation 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 execute safety tests and support regulatory compliance.