Engineer I

Purpose

TRC Inc. is seeking an engineer responsible for conducting testing and validation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and active safety features in vehicles. The engineer will be responsible for working with other engineers, project managers, and leaders across the Advanced Mobility Division. They will conduct complex engineering testing and analysis that may implement new standards, protocols, and equipment to validate vehicle performance. Engineers in this role will enjoy a good balance between hands-on work, performing technical analysis, and be responsible for communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions*

Develop and use of test procedures, that relate to component and/or full-scale vehicle testing of active safety systems.

Conduct research and testing relating to a wide variety of motor vehicle safety issues related to the area of active safety and ADAS.

Support the development and evaluation of technical proposals that relate to research and testing of active safety technologies.

Report research and test results in a format that facilitate customer communication.

Drive a vehicle

Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

Operate independently and cohesively in a team environment with customer driven deliverables and milestones

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

Create detailed cost estimates for tasks

Establish and maintain task schedules and budgets

Write research papers and technical reports

Completion of customer support in a timely, error-free and competitive manner

Work in a team to reach technical project goals

Critically evaluate and correct deficiencies in technical proposals, plans, and reports

Make technical decisions with assistance

Knowledge of vehicle mechanical components and maintenance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or appropriate comparable discipline

Technical knowledge to solve tough substantive, work-related problems

Strong communication skills - including oral and written presentations and reports

Excellent computer skills including word processing and data analysis software

MATLAB or Python is preferred for data analysis

Basic project management skills

Working conditions

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Standard laboratory environment

May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

May be exposed to inclement weather

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint

Physical requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds depending on specific group/role. (requirement may be waived if the role does not require heavy lifting)

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

Capable of positioning one's self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions

Disclaimer

It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.