Senior Durability Engineer

Travel Durability RLDA Engineer Contract: 1-year NOTE: This role is 100% travel. They will start in Plymouth and travel the US for the year with the Technician. Please make sure you let the candidates know that all food & hotel will be covered as well.Job SummaryAs a Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA) Engineer, you will spearhead public road data collection efforts directly from the field. You will collaborate with cross-functional durability teams to identify optimal data collection locations and streamline data-sharing processes. This role is vital in ensuring the high performance and reliability of sustainable mobility solutions.ResponsibilitiesField Leadership: Lead on-site public RLDA initiatives to capture high-quality durability data.DAQ System Management: Configure and operate a Data Acquisition (DAQ) system specifically for public road load profiles.Vehicle Data Interface: Setup and record onboard vehicle data (e.g. CAN) and integrate it with external sensors.Logistics & Navigation: Manage field logistics including vehicle charging, site access, and hub coordination while safely navigating and driving test vehicles across diverse regions of the country.Data Management: Daily data integrity checks and uploading data to central servers.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of instrumentation deployment, wiring schematics, calibration certificates, and troubleshooting logs.Collaboration: Utilize excellent interpersonal skills to maintain productivity during long-term, collaborative field assignments.QualificationsBachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials engineering, or a related field.2+ years of experience in data collection and cleanup; specific experience in durability testing is highly preferred.Experience with common commercial data acquisition hardware and software; Preferred experience with Mars Labs.Experience with vehicle instrumentation setup and troubleshooting, experience with WFTs is a plus.Familiarity with Electric Vehicle (EV) safety protocols and high-voltage systems.Experience with cleaning and performing analysis with nCode or similar programs on collected data.Proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis and the ability to work effectively in small team environments.Must possess a clean driving record.Working ConditionsTravel up to 100%May require lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods.Must be comfortable working inside a vehicle for extended periods while traversing rough terrain or various road surfaces.Flexibility to work occasional overtime or off shifts to support critical testing schedules.