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Tire Test Engineer
Job no: 536839
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Virginia Tech Transportation Instit
Location: Danville, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific, Transportation
Job Description
The Tire Test Engineer is responsible for conducting tire force and moment evaluations using GCAPS' globally exclusive Flat Trac LTRe system and Static Fixture. This role involves preparing, executing, and validating test programs while collaborating with a diverse range of customers, including motorsports teams, leading automotive manufacturers, and tire and sensor developers. The Tire Test Engineer plays a key role in delivering precise and reliable data through comprehensive testing, analysis, and technical expertise.
This position is located in Alton, VA and requires full-time, on-site attendance and the use of safety/protective equipment. The position is subject to an alternate work schedule (shift work) to balance sponsored research testing needs with availability of test equipment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in automotive systems engineering or other quantitative discipline
Demonstrated experience in testing/laboratory setting (1 years)
Mechanical aptitude
Microsoft Office (VBA a plus)
Full Time On-site Attendance Required
Background in signal processing and calibration (4 years)
Prior development experience with MATLAB or other computational tools (4 years)
Problem solving related to mechanical systems (4 years)
Problem solving related to controls systems (4 years)
Management of engineering projects (4 years)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills
Strong engineering integration skills
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles and fabrication techniques
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments (4 years)
Steel-toe shoes are required by OSHA in workplaces with hazards like falling/rolling heavy objects, sharp objects piercing the sole, electrical shock risks, or exposure to crushing/corrosive substances, common in construction, warehouses, and manufacturing, to protect feet from impact and compression. Protective footwear purchased after July 5, 1994 must comply with ANSI Z41.1-1991 "American National Standard for Personal Protection - Protective Footwear." Slip-resistant footwear assigned by the employer for specific workplace hazards must meet ASTM F1677.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$90,592 - $95,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
August 3, 2026
Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed on August 3, 2026. This position is located in Alton, VA and requires full-time, on-site attendance and the use of safety/protective equipment. The position is subject to an alternate work schedule (shift work) to balance sponsored research testing needs with availability of test equipment.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at leichelberger@vtti.vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: July 1, 2026
Applications close: August 3, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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