What To Expect
The Passive Safety Team plans, executes, analyzes, and reports on crash, sled, and component-level testing for vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection programs (e.g., Euro NCAP). We are constructing a new passive safety component test lab in Berlin, Germany; this position will primarily be responsible for pedestrian and interior impact, vehicle structure, and airbag deployment testing in this new laboratory.

What You'll Do

Collaborate in a team-based environment to commission new test equipment and lab capabilities. Execute airbag deployment, pedestrian and interior impact, and vehicle structural strength testing in our Berlin test lab.

Act as the passive safety technical expert on relevant test regulations and protocols, as well as lab equipment (including calibrations, data acquisition, and fixture validation).

Plan test programs, oversee execution, document setup details, analyze results, and report on incidents.

Lead projects to improve lab, equipment, and workflow quality and efficiency.

Design and build test fixtures to interface with Tesla vehicles.

Write and refine test procedures.

Partner with program managers, suppliers, and factory teams to plan and source necessary test samples.

Work with internal engineering teams to develop and validate the performance of vehicle passive safety systems.

Maintain safe working practices and a secure environment, prioritizing the safety of yourself and your colleagues.

What You'll Bring

Broad experience in automotive passive safety testing from an OEM or third-party test lab. Experience with Euro NCAP and ECE regulatory testing preferred.

Hands-on experience with battery electric vehicle (BEV) passenger vehicles; Tesla-specific experience a plus.

Proficiency in operating and diagnosing passive safety test equipment, such as data acquisition systems, coordinate measurement tools, high-speed cameras, launchers, deployment systems, and hydraulic test setups.

Strong computer skills for diagnostics and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, and Tesla-specific diagnostic tools).

Excellent technical communication skills in English, both verbal and written, for collaborating with international teams.

Proactive mindset with a commitment to doing things right, adapting quickly to changes, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workloads, and meet deadlines.

Bachelor’s of Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience.

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