Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an engineer to join the Vehicle Development and Technology Team of the Safety Integration Department
The Position:
The Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer would support pre-SOP safety-related vehicle development activities, including planning, executing, and analyzing safety-related tests to qualify new vehicle models for release in the North American market by meeting safety rating standards/targets
What You Will Do:
Plan, coordinate, and execute full vehicle and component-level crash tests (i.e., frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests)
Develop detailed test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition requirements
Oversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readiness
Analyze crash test data, videos, and high-speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system functionality
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvements
Contribute to best practices, test methodology improvements, and new test capabilities
Collaborate with CAE team(s) to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes
Support the development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasures
Ensure compliance with global regulatory and consumer test standards (e.g., FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, CMVSS, etc.)
Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including proving grounds, suppliers, and safety rating agencies
Maintain documentation, test records, and quality systems for auditing and traceability purposes
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Bachelor's degree in biomechanical, mechanical, or a related field of engineering
Professional experience in planning, coordinating, and executing full vehicle and component-level crash tests (i.e., frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests)
Experience in analyzing crash test data (i.e., structural and occupant)
Experience analyzing and/or performing structural crashworthiness and occupant-safety simulations (e.g., frontal, side, rear, rollover, pedestrian protection, etc.)
Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety performance
Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., DIAdem, Hyperworks, etc.) for testing purposes
Knowledge of testing, test equipment, and the processes necessary to meet vehicle safety requirements
Strong analytical skills
Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Flexibility withprogram and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
Project management experience
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
Competitive Salaries
A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Hours
Other Details:
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
