Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in engineering analysis, transportation research, or automotive safety
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience developing technical reports and presentations
Requirements:
Apply engineering theories, techniques, and analytical methodologies to evaluate motor vehicle safety technologies and crash data
Conduct research and analysis on vehicle crashworthiness, restraint systems, and emerging automotive safety technologies
Prepare technical reports, research summaries, and engineering documentation
Develop presentations and briefings for government stakeholders
Job description
Engineer – Transportation Safety Data Analyst Location: Washington, DC (NHTSA Support) Clearance: Public Trust Eligible Position Overview
The Engineer II will support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by providing engineering analysis and technical research related to motor vehicle safety, crashworthiness, and advanced vehicle technologies. This role requires the application of engineering principles to collect, analyze, and interpret complex transportation safety data to support federal research programs and safety policy initiatives.
The selected candidate will assist in evaluating crash data, emerging vehicle technologies, and safety systems, contributing to research reports, technical analyses, and presentations supporting NHTSA safety programs.
Apply engineering theories, techniques, and analytical methodologies to evaluate motor vehicle safety technologies and crash data.
Conduct research and analysis on vehicle crashworthiness, restraint systems, and emerging automotive safety technologies.
Analyze data related to vehicle crashes, traffic fatalities, and injury patterns.
Data Analysis & Research
Work with national crash databases including:
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS)
Crash Reporting Sampling System (CRSS)
Integrate and analyze crash-related datasets from external sources such as:
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
U.S. Census Bureau
R.L. Polk vehicle registration data
Develop analysis plans and perform statistical or engineering evaluations of crash data.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare technical reports, research summaries, and engineering documentation.
Develop presentations and briefings for government stakeholders.
Conduct research report reviews and synthesis of analytical findings.
Automotive Safety Technology Evaluation
Support research related to:
Vehicle crashworthiness
Restraint systems
Full-scale vehicle crash testing
Component-level testing
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Data Management
Utilize Microsoft Excel, Access, and other analytical tools to manage and analyze transportation safety datasets.
Aggregate and maintain large datasets to support engineering analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of experience in engineering analysis, transportation research, or automotive safety.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience developing technical reports and presentations.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with NHTSA crash databases (FARS, CISS, CRSS).
Knowledge of vehicle crashworthiness, restraint systems, and crash testing methodologies.
Familiarity with FMVSS regulations and NCAP testing protocols.
Experience analyzing vehicle safety technologies or ADAS systems.
Experience working with transportation safety data or statistical analysis tools.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to twist, bend, and squat occasionally.
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Requires U.S. Citizenship or a minimum of three years of U.S. residency.
Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").
