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MGA Research Corporation

Test Engineer

Lincoln, AL

Execute vehicle crash, sled, airbag, or other component tests and report technical results in a ... Internship or other experience in the automotive field * Business or other sales background a plus ...

Slate Auto

Principal Vehicle Safety Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

Experience planning and executing quasi-static and dynamic crash tests * Ability to interpret test ... Engineering (Master's preferred) * 10+ years of direct automotive experience in vehicle safety ...

Rivian

Sr. Safety Test Technician

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$40.67 - $50.84/hr

Collaborate directly with Test Engineers to execute full-vehicle crash tests, sled testing, and component-level safety evaluations. * Support the installation, extraction, and shipment of critical ...

Rivian

Sr. Safety Test Technician

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$40.67 - $50.84/hr

Collaborate directly with Test Engineers to execute full-vehicle crash tests, sled testing, and component-level safety evaluations. * Support the installation, extraction, and shipment of critical ...

Recar

PrincipalVehicle Safety Engineer

Troy, MI

$123K - $185K/yr

... vehicle crash programs, including fixture design specifications, test requests, test readiness ... Mentor junior engineers and influence cross-functional decisions to prioritize safety * Engage with ...

Be Additive

Vehicle Safety Test Engineer

Newark, CA · On-site

Vehicle Safety Test Engineer This position will primarily be onsite in Newark with a potential to ... This team focuses on all vehicle safety and crash testing and meet all safety and consumer ...

MGA Research Corporation

Test Engineer - CA

Hughson, CA

$71K/yr

From testing individual components within a vehicle to full scale vehicle crash tests, you have the ... Engineering Responsibilities Daily roles include customer interaction, high-level problem solving ...

Stellantis

CAE Safety Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The Vehicle CAE Safety Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing vehicle crash safety ... Correlate CAE performance with physical test results and document best practices for future ...

Rivian

Subject Matter Expert, Crash Structures

Irvine, CA · On-site

$171K - $213K/yr

Proven experience in system-level engineering and integration, connecting multiple vehicle domains ... tests. * Ability to innovate and develop new methods for validation, integration, and predictive ...

Transdev

Test Engineer [Internship]

Atwater, CA · On-site

$26/hr

Intern Systems Test Engineer assists in verifying that software or hardware systems meet ... In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems * Able to spend a full day outside, in ...

Transdev

Test Engineer [Internship]

Atwater, CA

$26/hr

Intern Systems Test Engineer assists in verifying that software or hardware systems meet ... In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and subsystems * Able to spend a full day outside, in ...

Rivian

Subject Matter Expert, Crash Structures

Irvine, CA · On-site

$171K - $213K/yr

Proven experience in system-level engineering and integration, connecting multiple vehicle domains ... tests. * Ability to innovate and develop new methods for validation, integration, and predictive ...

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How much do internship vehicle crash test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship vehicle crash test engineer in the United States is $25.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Vehicle Crash Test Engineer vs Vehicle Crash Test Engineer?

AspectInternship Vehicle Crash Test EngineerVehicle Crash Test Engineer
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of engineering or related programBachelor's or higher in mechanical, automotive, or related engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, supervised, entry-level tasksFull-time, professional testing facilities, independent responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, testing labs, internships for studentsAutomotive companies, safety testing labs, industry standard roles

The main difference is that an Internship Vehicle Crash Test Engineer is a temporary, entry-level position for students or recent graduates gaining hands-on experience, while a Vehicle Crash Test Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for conducting and analyzing crash tests independently. Interns typically work under supervision, whereas full engineers lead testing projects and make critical safety assessments.

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Test Engineer

MGA Research Corporation

Lincoln, AL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description


MGA Research Corporation is a world-renowned testing services and equipment provider with nine facility locations across North America. We are seeking an entry-level Test Engineer to work in our automotive test lab in Lincoln, Alabama. This position is responsible for project management and the coordination of testing for a variety of automotive clients, as well as the physical test execution. Testing ranges from dynamic sled, airbag, static component, and full vehicle crash as we support our customers in the development and homologation of their products.
MGA’s facility in Alabama is located approximately 45 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama. We are situated right next to the famed Talladega Superspeedway, and right in the middle of the buzzing automotive industry in the Southeastern United States.
Website: www.mgaresearch.com
Responsibilities:
  • Execute vehicle crash, sled, airbag, or other component tests and report technical results in a timely manner
  • Planning, coordinating, and management of projects and test processes to ensure the highest levels of test quality and customer satisfaction
  • Provide both physical and technical support for daily testing activities
  • Direct involvement in customer outreach and business growth plans in the Southeast
  • Management/oversight of other team members in daily operations including technical guidance and customer service
  • Development and continuous improvement of testing procedures
  • Quality related activities such as preparation, checking, and filing of calibration reports and maintaining our instrument and equipment database
  • Provide regular updates to management on project progress
  • General business and/or engineering sales
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Willingness to work in a physical testing environment, including setup and execution of tests
  • A strong knowledge or interest in the automotive testing processes both pre-production and post-production
  • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for business related meetings and/or other MGA facilities for technical support
  • Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Bonus Qualifications:
  • Written and verbal fluency in a foreign language: Spanish and/or German.
  • Internship or other experience in the automotive field
  • Business or other sales background a plus
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid sick/vacation/holiday
  • 401k matching
  • Profit-sharing
MGA is an equal opportunity employer.

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