SLATE
Principal Vehicle Safety Engineer
Troy, Michigan · Principal
No sponsorship$123k-$185kDetected 27 days ago
Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
- This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing the crash performance of our exciting new products.
- The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety, crash testing, or restraint system development
- Experience with crash test setup, instrumentation, ATD preparation, data acquisition, and restraint deployment strategy
- Familiarity with CAD, CAE, and post-processing tools (e.g., LS-DYNA, HyperView, Beta MetaPost)
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Nice to have
- Strong knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS, and NCAP protocols
- Experience with occupant performance assessment, restraint system development, occupant injury criteria, and occupant kinematics across regulatory and consumer rating crash modes
- Experience planning and executing quasi-static and dynamic crash tests
- Hands-on experience with vehicle safety development across sled, subsystem, system, and full-vehicle levels
- Proven success working cross-functionally with internal teams and external test facilities
- Knowledge of sensing and calibration requirements for crash and restraint systems including implications when making or proposing deployment changes/trade-offs
- Knowledge of CAE methodologies and correlation for crashworthiness development
- Understanding of FMVSS 305 for electric vehicles, ensuring HV system post-crash integrity and compliance
Compensation
- $123,339.06 - $185,008.58 USD
- Base Pay Range (Annual)
- Additional Compensation and
- The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.
Benefits
- Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
Company info
- Ability to interpret test data and translate results into actionable design improvements
- Understanding of vehicle design for structures, restraints, interior systems, and occupant protection solutions that meet regulatory and third-party requirements
- Delight Customers
- At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail.
Equal opportunity
- Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
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