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The Occupant Safety Engineer contributes to the development of occupant safety performance, assisting in simulation analysis, data processing, and cross-functional collaboration to meet regulatory and internal safety targets. This role provides an opportunity to apply fundamental engineering skills while gaining hands-on experience in occupant protection systems. Support the development of occupant safety CAE models for

FMVSS, UNECE, US

NCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, and other standards, at the component, system, and vehicle levels. Assist in analyzing and optimizing interior and restraint systems to meet safety regulations. Work closely with Design Release Engineers (DREs) and other cross-functional teams to integrate safety-related design changes. Assist in coordinating component-level tests and supplier collaboration to ensure design feasibility and performance compliance. Perform basic Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to understand safety performance trade-offs. Learn and apply Python and other scripting tools for post-processing simulation and test data analysis. Support safety testing activities, helping ensure test setups align with design and regulatory requirements. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. 2+ years experience in automotive safety Hands On CAE experience, ideally explicit simulation in LS-DYNA Working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive safety evaluation preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills, ensuring clear expectations and structured execution of tasks.

Personal Attributes:

Demonstrates foundational knowledge of occupant safety engineering and is eager to expand expertise. Proactively contributes to team objectives, taking initiative in problem-solving. Seeks guidance but is beginning to show signs of autonomy in technical tasks. Collaborates effectively across teams, offering alternative perspectives when appropriate. Communicates viewpoints respectfully while actively listening to others. Recognizes change and expresses support for process improvements. Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations Willingness to work around a physical testing environment and extended work hours at times.