Range and Performance Test Engineer
Core
Technical authority on road load characterization, drivetrain efficiency, and real-world performance translation for EV vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle performance and range test engineer
Builds
Best-in-class test cells (chassis dyno, hub dynos, climatic chambers) and internal standards for EV range & performance testing
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicle (EV) testing and validation
Required skills
Hub and Chassis dynamometer operation, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, EV powertrain physics, torque/efficiency characterization, road load modeling, gradeability and towing testing, data analysis (Python/MATLAB)
Preferred skills
Regulatory range certification (EPA, WLTP, GTR), thermal derating strategies, high-voltage EV safety, vehicle simulation tools (CarSim, GT-Suite, AVL), data acquisition systems (Vector, ATI, DEWESoft)
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, CarSim, GT-Suite, AVL, Vector, ATI, DEWESoft
Responsibilities
Plan and execute vehicle testing for acceleration, power delivery, gradeability, and towing; Contribute to final design and commissioning of test cells; Create SOPs for lab operations in accordance to ISO/IEC 17025; Lead validation across chassis/hub dynos and on-road environments; Analyze large datasets to extract powertrain efficiency maps; Drive collaboration with powertrain, controls, and thermal teams for test-driven feedback
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC