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Socket.dev

Brake Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN ... We are looking for a skilled and motivated Brake Validation Engineer to join our team. * In this ...

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Lead/support structural engineering projects for aircraft wheel and brake development and repairs, including design trade studies, FEA analyses, testing, validation, and resolving operational issues.

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Brake Test Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Brake Test Engineer to support the development and validation of automotive brake calipers and brake control systems. This position will be 100% onsite at ...

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How much do brake development engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for brake development engineer in the United States is $60.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.89 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Brake Development Engineer vs Brake Test Engineer?

AspectBrake Development EngineerBrake Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering; relevant certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering; relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D centers, vehicle testing facilitiesTesting labs, vehicle testing sites, quality assurance environments
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, suppliers, R&D firmsAutomotive manufacturers, testing agencies, suppliers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference is that Brake Development Engineers focus on designing and developing brake systems, while Brake Test Engineers specialize in testing and validating brake performance. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work within the same industry environments, but their core responsibilities differ in the product lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Brake Development Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,000 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Brake Performance Engineer

Foster City, CA • On-site

ALTEN Technology USA
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
Learn more about ALTEN Technology USAexternal

$115K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Brake Performance Engineer

In this role, you will:

  • Develop brake performance and braking comfort
  • Test and develop the harmonious interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators
  • Develop & track metrics and targets for vehicle-level performance
  • Pass down requirements to systems and components
  • Develop and refine testing methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance
  • Implement innovative technical concepts and solutions that enable optimal brake performance
  • Execute vehicle validation
  • Lead data analysis and issue resolution
  • Monitor fleet performance via dashboards
  • Lead and report on FMVSS-related testing

What you'll need:

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering and 5-8 years of automotive or related brake development and vehicle testing experience
  • Excellent understanding of hydraulic braking system and/or electro mechanical braking systems including controllers and stability functions
  • Familiarity with vehicle dynamics on different surface conditions
  • Ability to test in vehicle at or near the physical limits of the vehicle
  • Experience in vehicle-level and bench level brake integration
  • Hands-on experience with vehicles, instrumentation, and data acquisition
  • Familiarity with FMVSS related braking tests
  • Willingness to frequently travel within the continental US (within CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN
  • Experience with brake performance tools and software (e.g CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, MATLAB/Simulink, Racelogic Vbox)
  • Experience with ticket systems

Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

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