Tire Test Engineer Technician

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing, and validating advanced tire force-and-moment evaluations using GCAPS system and Static Fixture.
• Developing and overseeing complex test programs for motorsports teams, leading automotive manufacturers, and tire and sensor developers.
• Providing practical and technical leadership by coordinating test activities, preparing detailed analytical reports, monitoring project resources, and ensuring work adheres to established engineering standards.
• Guiding the work of others and playing a key role in ensuring projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and within scope.
• Collaborating with industry partners around the globe.

Requirements

• Degree in automotive systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other quantitative discipline with significant professional experience in related field, or equivalent technical training/certifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving related to mechanical systems and control systems.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Strong engineering integration skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior development experience with MATLAB or other computational tools.
• Demonstrated experience in testing/laboratory settings.
• Background in signal processing and calibration.
• Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Band 4
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type: Restricted
Salary Information: Commensurate with experience

About the Role

The position is located in Alton, VA and requires full-time, on-site attendance and the use of safety/protective equipment. Steel-toe shoes are required by OSHA in workplaces with hazards like falling/rolling heavy objects, sharp objects piercing the sole, electrical shock risks, or exposure to crushing/corrosive substances, common in construction, warehouses, and manufacturing, to protect feet from impact and compression. Protective footwear purchased after July 5, 1994, must comply with ANSI Z41.1-1991 "American National Standard for Personal Protection - Protective Footwear." Slip-resistant footwear assigned by the employer for specific workplace hazards must meet ASTM F1677. Reimbursement up to $125 for safety shoes provided.