Junior Automotive Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Junior Automotive Engineer (Automotive): Testing and recording digital vehicle-related content and monitoring software updates with an accent on hybrid, electric, and software-defined vehicles. Focus on evaluating vehicle behavior, tracking OTA updates, and maintaining a high-accuracy automotive database.

Location: Onsite in Colchester, CT

Salary: $77,271.02 - $78,695.98

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace through rigorous testing and trusted ratings of thousands of products.

What you will do

• Collaborate with test engineers and content teams to ensure accuracy of vehicle specifications and crash test results in the CR database.
• Monitor the physical test car fleet for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and evaluate their impact on vehicle behavior.
• Evaluate vehicles and write concise testing reports to help consumers make informed purchase decisions.
• Review road test reports and videos to identify content requiring updates due to vehicle refreshes.
• Provide market data and automotive retail trends to support the Cars Content team.
• Perform fact-checking of automotive data and content for accuracy across various platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or equivalent.
• Up to two years of experience in the automotive industry in a vehicle-testing capacity.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to spend time outdoors during testing and driving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs.
• Not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Nice to have

• Strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Comfort and professionalism in presenting, including podcasting.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical benefits starting on the first day, including behavioral health and family planning.
• Generous 401K match.
• Access to a professional 327-acre Auto Test Center.
• Mission-driven environment focused on consumer rights and safety.