FMVSS Homologation Engineer

ABOUT Slate 

Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space. 

Who we are looking for: 

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Senior FMVSS Certification Engineer to join our growing team.  The Ideal candidate will have significant experience in guiding the vehicle design and testing to show compliance with FMVSS requirements as they relate to EVs, as well as working with independent testing organizations to obtain requisite testing reports.  This person must guide engineers in these standards so they can design the vehicle accordingly. 

Experience and knowledge of EPA and CARB regulations is a plus. 

What you get to do:

The FMVSS Certification Engineer will report to the Head of Safety and Homologation.  This person will work with engineering to understand and interpret NHTSA and FMVSS standards and assist engineering in creating design requirements to ensure the vehicle is being designed to meet the applicable standards.  This person will ensure the plan is communicated to management and any potential roadblocks are quickly brought to light.  A close working relationship with various engineering personnel to ensure vehicle designs consider the appropriate regulations.  This candidate will be responsible for developing, documenting, guide, and track all requirements working with other Safety and Compliance team members and ultimately assist in the creation of compliance test reports.   Team members need to be knowledgeable in emission test practices, current & future regulatory requirements, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) & CCR (Code of California Regulation).  The ability to quickly understand regulations and guide engineering personnel with confidence is a must.  The Ideal candidate should have experience with levels of FMVSS standards. (100, 200, 300 and 401)

 What you bring to the Team:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.     
• 5+ years of experience with Vehicle, Safety and Compliance and related areas.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
• Technical writing and documentation experience
• Knowledge FMVSS testing procedures and application to EV.

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or 813-468-7257.