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PrincipalVehicle Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Automotive, or Biomedical Engineering (Master's preferred) * 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety, crash testing, or restraint system ...

You will work closely with leadership, engineering, research, legal, and policy teams to ensure ... automotive systems, aerospace systems, or other safety-critical technologies. * Experience working ...

... automotive functional safety ISO 26262 • Work independently on design tasks to lead the ... electrical engineering team to create the functional safety design and analysis • Support ...

... automotive functional safety ISO 26262 • Work independently on design tasks to lead the ... electrical engineering team to create the functional safety design and analysis • Support ...

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$89K - $118K/yr

We are seeking ISEP Safety Engineers to join our growing team! At TSMC, We Develop the Technologies ... automotive electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). If you want to challenge yourself and ...

... automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious ... As a Process Safety Engineer you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining ...

Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$89K - $118K/yr

We are seeking ISEP Safety Engineers to join our growing team! At TSMC, We Develop the Technologies ... automotive electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). If you want to challenge yourself and ...

... automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious ... As a Process Safety Engineer you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining ...

We are seeking ISEP Safety Engineers to join our growing team! At TSMC, We Develop the Technologies ... automotive electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). If you want to challenge yourself and ...

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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.
Associate Safety Engineer

Associate Safety Engineer

Department of Industrial Relations

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$9.7K - $12K/mo

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

This advertisement will run until filled with the cutoff date for review of applications on the 10th of every month.
***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.***
Working at the Cal/OSHA means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of our community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be a part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians. What will be the difference that you make for California?
Under the general direction of the District Manager with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupation Safety and Health (DOSH), Enforcement Branch, the Associate Safety Engineer is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey level safety engineering work in construction, electrical, and industrial functions related to the Cal/OSHA program. The Associate Safety Engineer conducts, including the most difficult, safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations, and journey level assignments, related to construction, electrical, and industrial occupational safety and health, throughout the State. Associate Safety Engineers are to perform all work in accordance with DIR-DOSH policies, DOSH Compliance Policy and Procedure Manual, Directives, and Memorandums.
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS BILINGUAL (SPANISH) AND REQUIRES ORAL FLUENCY IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE BILINGUAL SKILLS AT LEAST TEN PERCENT (10%) OR MORE OF THE TIME WHILE PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION. THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AFTER THE INCUMBENT PASSES A BILINGUAL (SPANISH) LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION.
*Will also consider Assistant Safety Engineer
***Multiple positions are available in multiple locations in California. Please also see other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations. If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application to each job control.***
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Associate Safety Engineer job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
Associate Safety Engineer:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1562
Assistant Safety Engineer:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1528
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This job is located at:
Cal/OSHA - Fremont District Office
39141 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 310. Fremont, CA 94538.
This location serves Santa Clara County, City of Fremont/Union City/Newark.
***If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application for each job control.***
Some of this work will be in an office environment and at other times the work will be at a field site that has the potential for exposures to safety and hazardous substances, and may involve, including but not limited to: Working outdoors 8 hours or more per day in a wide range of weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, heat, and cold); Sitting at a desk, in a chair, and in front of a computer screen, for an extended periods of time; Moving/walking and standing for extended periods of time, including but not limited to, on slopes, uneven, rough, wet, and/or slippery surfaces/terrain; Using a multi-line telephone console or a cordless telephone with headset; Bending, squatting, crouching, kneeling, stooping and twisting; Perform repetitive hand motion, simple grasping, fine finger manipulation, pushing and pulling with right and left hands; Reaching (above and below shoulder level); Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment or work related materials; Climbing up and down/balancing stairs, ladders, stoops, slopes; Dressing appropriately for working in the field, including proper use of personal protective equipment (safety boots, protective suits, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety eyewear, hard hat, cooling vests, gloves, etc.); Traveling via private, State vehicle, or public transportation (i.e. automobile, airplane, etc.) including overnight travel inside California may be required; Have functional vision.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER
  • ASSISTANT SAFETY ENGINEER
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-512138
Position #(s):
400-413-3929-191
400-413-3929-021
Working Title:
Associate Safety Engineer
Classification:
ASSOCIATE SAFETY ENGINEER $9,713.00 - $12,151.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
ASSISTANT SAFETY ENGINEER
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.
Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
  • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
  • Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
  • Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
  • The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

Fluent in spoken English and Spanish.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Human Resources/Certs Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Purpose and function of the various components of the Cal/OSHA program; Principles, practices, and methods of construction, electrical, and industrial engineering, including those specifically applicable to safety engineering; Equipment, machinery, safety devices, and operations used in various construction, electrical, and industrial work places; Occupational safety and health hazards associated with construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; California Code of Regulations Title 8 Safety Laws, covering constructions, electrical, and industrial safety; Applicable provisions of the California Labor Codes related to construction, electrical, and industrial safety; Methods and techniques used in safety inspections, accident investigation/inspections, accident prevention, consultation, training, and technical, and technical report writing associated with the constructions, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Methods and practices used in eliminating hazards or abating safety hazards associated with the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Methods of developing and presenting evidence in administrative and formal legal hearing; Keenness of observation, tact, maturity and diplomacy when used to analyze situations, make recommendations and decisions; Effective time management and organizational skills in order to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner; Effectively communicate during inspections, investigations, meetings, hearings, and when representing the Division, both orally and in writing; Excellent writing, note-taking and computer skills; Reason logically and analyze information in order to reach accurate and defensible conclusions, and clearly communicate those conclusions; Establish professional cooperative relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels as appropriate thus demonstrating effective interpersonal skills; Effectively communicate information and consult with staff managers, and stakeholders at all levels as appropriate thus demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills; Assess one's own strengths and weaknesses and pursue self-development thus demonstrating continual learning; Independently conduct on-site inspections at the full journey level in a variety of work places without endangering oneself and others; Conduct safety inspections and accident investigations associated with the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines, including the most difficult and complex, in workplaces throughout the State; Identify occupational safety and health hazards and unsafe working conditions and practices in the construction, electrical, and industrial disciplines; Identify if a hazardous condition and/or practice is an imminent hazard; Evaluate and develop alte