General Engineer

General Engineer

As a General Engineer, you will:

• Also serve as a human factors technical expert within the Office of Defects Investigation possessing a comprehensive and extensive knowledge of driving automation systems and technologies including advanced automotive technical and engineering principles and practices in vehicle control systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Automated Driving Systems (ADS), motor vehicle dynamics, crash avoidance technology, vehicle propulsion systems, and/or occupant protection systems.
• Maintain trend analyses and results in the form of formal reports, charts, graphs, presentations, and incident management files, notices, and summaries.
• Prepare and conduct special studies containing large volumes of data requiring statistical techniques to determine the scope and magnitude of defect problems and trends while providing guidance and feedback to the team on this concept.
• Coordinate written reports of results of technical evaluations, summaries of meetings with manufacturers, market research on advanced and emerging technologies, proposals for rulemaking consideration, and white papers.
• Communicate extensively with personnel and officials from other offices, for the purpose of gathering data and disseminating technical information concerning the results of safety defect trends and engineering analyses.

This position is perfect for seasoned professionals seeking a position that will provide an opportunity to utilize strong human factors technical expertise within a great Federal agency whose focus involves public safety. We are seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the fast-paced challenges of public service while supporting our mission to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. NHTSA desires someone who is a highly motivated self-starter who can effectively communicate both within the agency and with external stakeholders.