Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer

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 requirementsOversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readinessAnalyze crash test data, videos, and high-speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system functionalityPrepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvementsContribute to best practices, test methodology improvements, and new test capabilitiesCollaborate with CAE team(s) to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomesSupport the development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasuresEnsure 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 agenciesMaintain 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 engineeringProfessional 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 performanceStrong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluationsExperience using data analysis tools (e.g., DIAdem, Hyperworks, etc.) for testing purposesKnowledge of testing, test equipment, and the processes necessary to meet vehicle safety requirementsStrong analytical skillsAbility to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersFlexibility withprogram and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needsExcellent time management, self-management, and organization skillsStrong written, oral, and interpersonal skillsProject management experience

What Hyundai Can Offer You:

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family100% Employer-paid Disability and Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant HolidaysCompetitive SalariesA Global Environment that Fosters DiversityRetirement Savings and Planning BenefitsAccess to

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible 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.