The Safety & Restraints Validation Engineer at Tesla is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on the validation of airbags and seat belt systems across all vehicle platforms. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with homologation requirements and successful execution of validation stages.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Good understanding and experience in vehicle safety restraint systems and/or vehicle crashworthiness
• Engineering fundamentals and mechanical aptitude in problem-solving and conducting engineering analyses
• Experience in component and system design verification plan creation and execution
• Utilization of DFMEA, DOE, 6Sigma, Failure Analysis and DVP&R tools
• Ability to interact and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
• Effective verbal and written skills to articulate technical issues
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and analysis of engineering issues
• Ability to multitask and be flexible regarding evolving priorities
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite, CAD knowledge (Catia preferred)
• HyperWorks or X-Crash software knowledge (preferred)

• Creation and execution of validation plans (DVP&R and SVP&R) of vehicle occupant safety systems and components
• Procurement of vehicle parts, fixtures and vehicle bodies necessary for validation phases
• Design and coordinate the construction of fixtures for testing of airbag and/or seatbelt systems
• Coordinate and support the validation of occupant safety products with Tesla and third-party testing groups
• Analyze test results and identify adjustments required for restraint commodity or interfacing components
• Ensure suppliers meet timing deadlines on validation deliverables
• Oversee supplier component DVP and control system level testing
• Support dynamic sled & vehicle crash tests and homologation submissions
• Ensure failure avoidance tools and processes (DFMEA/FMA) are applied to restraint components
• Analyze field reliability data of current programs to improve Interior Reliability

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.