Senior Crashworthiness Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Crashworthiness Engineer: Provides technical expertise in the design, evaluation, testing, and performance of occupant protection systems (seat belts, airbags, seats) within passenger vehicles with an accent on real-world accident scenarios and occupant kinematics. Focus on conducting hands-on investigations of forensic evidence, performing engineering analyses, designing testing protocols, preparing reports, and delivering expert testimony.

Location: Penns Park, PA

Salary: $85,000 - $140,000

Company

Leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services across manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense; ARCCA specializes in forensic engineering, expert witness testimony, and research/testing.

What you will do

• Conduct hands-on investigations of post-collision forensic evidence, analyzing crashworthiness and occupant protection systems for design, performance, and failures.
• Design and execute static/dynamic test programs, including component-level, sled, and full-vehicle crash tests at in-house or external facilities.
• Perform structural analysis, crash investigations, failure analysis, occupant motion assessment, and computer simulations.
• Prepare technical reports, educational presentations, and technical papers; provide expert testimony at depositions and trials.
• Research and evaluate occupant protection systems like seats, seat belts, airbags, and vehicle structures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Bachelor’s considered).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of crashworthiness and occupant protection systems in automobiles, aircraft, boats/ships, trains.
• Real-world experience in design/testing of mechanical systems; crashworthiness experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills; ability to manage priorities and work independently/in teams.
• Working knowledge of Excel (formatting, equations, coding) and Microsoft Office 365.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a national forensic engineering firm with offices across the US.
• Opportunities for continuing education, technical publications, and professional development.
• Collaborate with accident reconstructionists, mechanical, and biomechanical engineers.