Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer

Electric vehicle and clean energy company pioneering sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Automotive

Description For Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer

Tesla is seeking a Senior Passive Safety Test Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. This role is crucial for ensuring vehicle safety through comprehensive crash testing and analysis. You'll be responsible for conducting tests to develop vehicle components, restraint systems, and sensing strategies, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory and consumer rating requirements. Working within Tesla's innovative environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Test Technicians, CAE, and Product Design Engineers to drive safety innovations. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented engineer passionate about vehicle safety to contribute to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable transportation. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills, with some travel required (up to 10%).

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer

  • Lead the preparation and set up for crash testing
  • Work closely with program managers to plan for test samples
  • Process and interpret test data, generating graphs and plots for test results
  • Write comprehensive test reports and documentation
  • Work with internal engineering teams to develop and validate vehicle passive safety systems
  • Support post-test tear downs and inspections
  • Support lab improvement projects
  • Maintain safe working practices and environment
  • Handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Requirements For Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience working in cross functional teams
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Fine attention to detail
  • Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%)
  • Experience with vehicle safety testing protocols (preferred)
  • CAD experience (CATIA, Solid Works, or similar) preferred

Benefits For Sr. Passive Safety Test Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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