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Venteon

Electrical Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$50/hr

Familiar with CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN or other automotive communication protocols. Duties of the Electrical Safety Engineer: Responsible for creating functional safety standards in accordance ...

Nvidia

Semiconductor Safety Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

Our safety engineering team is currently looking for a Semiconductor Safety Engineer to help ... At least 5+ years of meaningful experience in development and integration for automotive safety ...

VRC Engineered Solutions

Safety Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

VRC Engineered Solutions is seeking a hands-on Safety Engineer to lead safety initiatives across ... automotive, industrial, marine, and healthcare. With decades of expertise and multiple facilities ...

EDAG, Inc.

Functional Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

... non-automotive companies. This is how you will grow: The Functional Safety Engineer will be ... responsible for creating functional safety standards in accordance with ISO26262 and other relevant ...

FastTek

Sr. Occupant Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

This engineer will be responsible for tuning airbags, seat belts and all relevant interior ... Excellent understanding of the automotive safety protocol landscape for North America (FMVSS-208 ...

Stellantis

Functional Safety Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our ... We are seeking highly motivated Functional Safety Engineer for the implementation of ISO 26262 ...

Merican

Functional Safety Engineer

Liberty, NC · On-site

As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 ... Functional Safety Engineer Location: Liberty, NC, 27298 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary ...

Quest Global

Safety Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

... defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor ... Safety Engineer - Medical products - 6+ Years Experience Primary Job function - * Experience with ...

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SpaceX

Equipment Safety Engineer

Bastrop, TX

Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, such as aerospace, automotive, or robotics. * Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE ...

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How much do automotive safety engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive safety engineer in the United States is $104,622.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Automotive Safety Engineers?

Automotive Safety Engineers are professionals who design, develop, and test safety features in vehicles to protect passengers and reduce the risk of injury during accidents. They work on systems such as airbags, seat belts, crash structures, and electronic safety controls. Their role involves analyzing crash data, conducting simulations, and ensuring vehicles meet regulatory safety standards. Automotive Safety Engineers collaborate with other engineers to integrate safety technologies and continually improve vehicle safety performance.

What are some common challenges Automotive Safety Engineers face when integrating new safety technologies into vehicle designs?

Automotive Safety Engineers often encounter challenges balancing innovative safety features with cost, manufacturability, and strict regulatory standards. Integrating new technologies requires close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure that solutions are practical and compliant with safety regulations like NHTSA or Euro NCAP. Additionally, staying up to date with rapidly evolving technology and customer expectations can be demanding, but it also offers opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Automotive Safety Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Automotive Safety Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or automotive engineering, knowledge of safety standards (such as FMVSS or Euro NCAP), and experience with vehicle crash analysis. Proficiency with CAD software, simulation tools like LS-DYNA or HyperMesh, and relevant certifications in automotive safety are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex safety information. These skills and qualifications are crucial for designing vehicles that meet regulatory requirements and protect passengers in real-world scenarios.
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Infographic showing various Automotive Safety Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 84% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,622 per year, or $50.3 per hour.
Electrical Safety Engineer

Electrical Safety Engineer

Venteon

Troy, MI • On-site

$50/hr

Temporary

Posted 22 days ago

Job description


VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring an Electrical Safety Engineer to provide support in the Troy, MI area. Person will be providing support for an Engineering Services company.
POSITION TYE: Full-time, Six-month contract. On site in Troy, MI after attending training in Georgia.
Requirements of the Electrical Safety Engineer:
  • Education: Bachelor of Master Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Highly knowledgeable in Electrical Engineering architecture for automotive Powertrain, Body, etc.
  • Able to perform complex systems design with software and hardware integration.
  • Familiar with CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN or other automotive communication protocols.

Duties of the Electrical Safety Engineer:
Responsible for creating functional safety standards in accordance with ISO26262 and other relevant industry norms future EE/HW/SW systems must comply with. This role will be critical in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential hazards throughout the development lifecycle of vehicle systems and components.
Lead the definition and development of functional safety concepts at the system, hardware, and software levels, and later support validation ensuring that all safety goals and ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) requirements are met.
  • Work with team members to ensure HARAs (Hazard and Risk Analyses) are completed properly, classify risks in the system, and define functional safety goals and system responses to prevent accidents.
  • Support translation of high-level safety requirements into detailed hardware and software requirements and specification of diagnostic requirements.
  • Assist with conducting FTAs (Fault Tree Analyses) and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analyses).
  • Coordinate root-causes analysis and engineering teams and suppliers when safety issues arise.
  • Generate work products and reports to document the safety status of a given project.
  • Participate in safety assessments, audits, and the creation of safety cases for final vehicle homologation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders through system development from concept to launch with design reviews.

If you are a high performer and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to MLudwig@hrsus.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon and Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, and IT talent in the industry today.

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