Senior Engineer, Integral Safety & Testing

Job description

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact. The Senior Integral Safety engineer focuses on passive and active safety systems in a vehicle to ensure they are safe and perform as expected. The engineer will play a key role in Mercedes-Benz as a Regulatory liaison; facilitate internal communication, support rating and compliance tests and act as an interface with regulatory officials at the local and federal levels in the US. **Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. (If you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee, sponsorship is not required to work in the United States.)** **Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.** ### Job Responsibilities: - Identify emerging topics that could have impact on one or more of the relevant regulatory affairs topics. - Develop and submit technical and strategic input to regulatory inquiries, federal processes, standards, voluntary commitments and research activities. - Develop technical comments to rulemaking and provide technical support for rating and compliance tests. - Develop Mercedes-Benz response to rating agency inquiries. - Conduct benchmark studies and support communication and outreach events. ### Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor Degree in Science - 5+ years of relevant work experience. - We seek an individual with experience working with members of the relevant regulatory agencies, their staff and/or other key policymakers. - The person must be a strong player with the ability to multitask and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly fast-paced and effective culture. - The person demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly, work independently, exercise sound judgement, execute strategy and operate with confidentiality. - The person must have excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. - Valid US Driver's License. ### Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the automotive industry. - Safety technology knowledge.