Passive Safety Test Engineer

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation, set up, and execution for both full-scale crash testing and sled testing, configuring and operating specialized test equipment across both facilities
• Work closely with program managers to plan for necessary test samples and coordinate test schedules, effectively handling multiple priorities, organizing workload, and meeting deadlines
• Divide up and precisely communicate day-to-day test-related responsibilities among the technician group to maintain daily lab efficiency and keep up with a challenging test schedule
• Process and interpret test data from both crash and sled testing, generating the appropriate graphs and plots required to communicate test results
• Write comprehensive test reports and/or e-mail summaries, documenting the results of testing and communicating any issues identified during testing
• Identify test incidents, write test incident reports, and continually monitor the quality and integrity of all data produced
• Work with internal engineering teams to develop and validate performance of the vehicle and its passive safety systems, collaborating with CAE and product engineers on test request generation, data processing, and reporting
• Lead and support post-test tear downs and inspections, documenting and reporting results
• Develop/improve the supporting processes, procedures, and test documentation while supporting lab improvement projects focused on execution efficiency and test quality
• Operate and maintain safe working practices and environment, always considering the safety of yourself and other employees

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience, with 2+ years of relevant experience in vehicle safety or vehicle safety-focused graduate program
• Deep understanding of vehicle safety concepts, analysis tools, crash data interpretation, and video data analysis to generate valuable outputs
• Experience in test development, instrumentation, and working in cross-functional teams to drive product development
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) to effectively interact with engineering and test teams, both within and outside Tesla, across a variety of cultures in all forms (verbal, calls, texts, emails)
• Experience executing, interpreting, and reporting on vehicle safety testing according to homologation and ratings protocols (e.g., FMVSS, ECE, US NCAP, IIHS, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of CAD and structural analysis software (CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) is strongly preferred
• A go-getter attitude, fine attention to detail, desire to do things right, and a genuine passion for saving lives
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee discounts and perks

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits