Research Engineer - Dummy Management Lab

Position Description : TRC Inc. is seeking a research engineer to support the biomechanics, crashworthiness, and dummy management lab groups. This position will focus on troubleshooting, data acquisition, electrical engineering, and hardware / software integration. The ideal candidate will assist in managing and resolving technical issues during testing and development of crash test dummies and test procedures to evaluate injury risk in crashes involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or other vulnerable road users.

Essential Functions

Provide engineering support to the Dummy Management Lab (DML), addressing technical issues with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and related equipment

Assist both the Biomechanics and Crashworthiness groups with troubleshooting, electrical engineering support, and hardware / software integration during testing activities

Collaborate with the team when instruments display anomalous readings or malfunction, quickly diagnosing and resolving issues

Support test setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting for biomechanics and crashworthiness testing

Application of the principals of mechanics and dynamics to the understanding of human injury and occupant protection

Participate in critical analysis of existing experimental test procedures

Provide technical oversight and / or direct involvement with test development, test setup and execution, data collection, troubleshooting, analysis, and reporting

Ensure clear, accurate communication of the status and results of the above activities; ensure that results meet or exceed customer quality expectations

Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines

• 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 managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

Coordinates meetings with the team and customers to discuss project activities, impediments, needed resources or issues / delays

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

Work in a team to reach technical project goals; help to focus the team on customer requirements and facilitate problem solving and collaboration

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

Conduct research relating to a wide variety of motor vehicle safety issues

Support TRC Inc.s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

Qualifications

Masters degree in engineering or appropriate comparable discipline with 3 years of relevant experience or PhD

A thesis-based degree or dissertation in a relevant area of research is preferred

Strong background in electronics, instrumentation, and related hardware / software integration.

Technical knowledge to solve tough substantive, work-related problems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent computer skills including word processing and data analysis software

Automotive or vehicle safety experience is preferred

Working conditions

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Physical requirements

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

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers