Vehicle safety Test Engineer

Job Title: Vehicle Safety Test Engineer (High Voltage / Crash Testing)

Location: Newark, CA (Primarily Onsite)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hrs/week (Overtime possible)

Travel: Occasional travel to test sites across the U.S.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Safety Test Engineer to support crash testing and vehicle safety validation activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicles meet internal safety standards as well as regulatory and consumer safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, crash testing, and vehicle rebuilding, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of vehicle crash and safety tests in alignment with engineering requirements
• Set up and operate test equipment for vehicle safety validation
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate test preparation and execution
• Assist in vehicle teardown and rebuild activities post-testing
• Handle and work safely with high-voltage systems during test preparation and execution
• Document test setups, procedures, and results to support engineering analysis
• Ensure all testing activities meet quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of testing processes

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in:
• High-voltage systems
• Vehicle crash testing and safety validation
• Vehicle teardown/rebuild activities
• Apprenticeship or technical certification (preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience working in automotive or testing environments
• Ability to work onsite in Newark, CA (mandatory)
• Willingness to travel to test locations as needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
• Familiarity with vehicle safety regulations and testing standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic testing environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Performance Metrics

• Adherence to project timelines and deadlines
• Quality and accuracy of test execution and documentation
• Compliance with safety and operational standards

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