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Calspan LLC

Automotive Test Engineer

Buffalo, NY

$78K - $94K/yr

With a mission to deliver precise, high-quality, and reliable test results, we are seeking a skilled Automotive Test Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on role where the Test Engineer ...

Calspan LLC

Automotive Test Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$78K - $94K/yr

With a mission to deliver precise, high-quality, and reliable test results, we are seeking a skilled Automotive Test Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on role where the Test Engineer ...

Calspan LLC

Automotive Test Engineer

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$94K/yr

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Automotive Test Engineer

Automotive Test Engineer

Calspan LLC

Buffalo, NY

$78K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Calspan’s Automotive Testing Services, located in Buffalo, NY, is a leader in advanced vehicle and component testing, supporting critical safety and performance evaluation programs. With a mission to deliver precise, high-quality, and reliable test results, we are seeking a skilled Automotive Test Engineer to join our team.

This is a hands-on role where the Test Engineer collaborates closely with team members to prepare and execute tests accurately and efficiently. In this position, you will support dynamic sled testing programs, including test planning, setup, execution, and data collection. You will also review test data and prepare clear, consistent reports in alignment with industry best practices.

This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strong Be Calspan Values and a commitment to innovation. If you're passionate about technology, safety, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!


  • Interpret test results, compile data and generate all test reports accurately and on time.
  • Work closely with staff and customers to develop innovative performance measurement and analysis methods. Convert customer requirements into detailed, logical and practical Project and Test Plans.
  • Work with technicians and mechanics to set-up equipment, test articles and facilities in order to prepare for and execute tests.
  • Execute tests in a professional and timely manner, consistent with general laboratory practices.

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Bachelors in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related discipline
  • 5+ years in a testing environment;
  • A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

  • Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
  • Hands-on experience in a test environment
  • Interact professionally with customers
  • Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make specific recommendations
  • Write accurate, consistent and well written reports
  • Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumenting vehicles with accelerometers, pressure sensors along with fabricating test fixtures
  • Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and shop equipment, for the servicing automobiles
  • Understanding of mechanical systems and ability to troubleshoot problems
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD Inventor

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 


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