NASI - Safety Research Engineer

Summary Supports the development, evaluation, and validation of Subaru vehicle safety performance, especially for crashworthiness and preventive safety (e.g., Advanced Driver Assistance Systems [ADAS]). Supports Subaru development by documenting and attending relevant conferences/meetings, reviewing and analyzing safety test data, and analyzing real-world accident data. Provides engineering support as point of contact for meetings and/or negotiation with entities including test centers such as Transportation Research Center Proving Grounds (TRC) and regulatory agencies such as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), etc. Attends research and compliance tests conducted by the IIHS, NHTSA-contracted test labs, and research centers; those test evaluation and validation events are conducted in California (CA), Virginia (VA), Michigan (MI), and New York (NY), etc. among other locations. Job Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Data Analysis & Technical Reporting (35%) Performs analysis of real‑world accident data (from sources such as Fatality Analysis Reporting System [FARS], Crash Investigation Sampling System [CISS], etc.) to investigate future safety development and advance our safety performance. Functions as the resource for these data collections and fields requests for new analyses. Generates memos/reports and presents results to pertinent parties. Engineering Meeting and Issue Negotiation (25%) Serves as lead in reviewing and amending engineering/technical meeting material generated by Subaru Safety Engineering in Japan (Subaru Corporation [SBR]). Serves as SBR Safety Engineering's main point of contact to facilitate and assist explanation of technical issues with concerned parties such as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [IIHS], National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], etc. for the following purposes: Recovering from situations where mass production vehicles could not get expectation results Gaining advance information on future safety evaluations for development in SBR Attendance of Safety Testing (15%) Attends tests covering safety research and vehicle performance conducted by third parties. Provides contractual and logistical support to third party through defining deliverables and logistics. Facilitates on‑site communication between SBR and third party. Information Gathering & Technical Reporting (15%) Researches (through internet – police departments, news, etc.) and acquires real‑world crash data (about 40‑70 police crash reports per year). Reviews data and provides input towards Subaru's future safety development. Attending External Meetings & Technical Reporting (10%) Attends multiple conferences (e.g., SAE, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine [AAAM], International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury [IRCOBI], Stapp, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE]) and technical meetings (e.g., SAE Lighting Group) covering new regulations, assessment methods, and/or new research. Documents and shares information gained. Additional Responsibilities Builds strong, cooperative relationships with Subaru Development team in Japan to understand their requests and positions. (5%) Generates and shares personal meeting memo for applicable meetings with third parties. Generates weekly memo on current work focus/items. (5%) Acts as point of contact with outside parties (e.g., test centers, vendors) in discussions concerning contract contents, testing schedule, deliverables, and invoice timing. (5%) For analysis of data, possesses some familiarity with programming language (e.g., Python, SQL) and shows willingness to learn SAS in order to gain intermediate understanding of software. (5%) Job Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics [STEM] subjects) – Required And Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or automotive engineering – Preferred Work Experience At least 6‑8 years of experience in automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or related agency for evaluating safety performance – Required Or At least 8‑10 years of experience in automotive OEM or related supplier for development/designing/engineering body, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), airbags, etc. – Required Skills Good management and communication skills. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and databases. Automotive technical knowledge and experience. Japanese culture and language understanding – Preferred Skills (Additional) Statistics knowledge and programming skill (Python) – Preferred Work Environment Office Location: Pennsauken, NJ Compensation: The recruiting base salary range for this full‑time position is $86,200– $105,000 / year. Individual pay is determined based on job‑related skills, experience, and education. This role is bonus‑eligible (Internal Job Grade: P1). Total Rewards & Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit Vehicle Discount Programs Learning & Development Professional growth and development opportunities Direct partnership with senior leadership Formal Mentorship Program LinkedIn Learning License #J-18808-Ljbffr Subaru of America, Inc.