CAE Engineer – Passive Safety Restraint Analysis

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Restraints and Occupant Safety Engineer to join our Vehicle Safety team in Pune. The role covers end‑to‑end development of passive safety systems, including CAE simulations, test validation and ensuring compliance with global regulations and NCAP programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and validation of restraint systems (airbags, seatbelts, pretensioners, load limiters, steering wheel/column) to meet global regulatory and NCAP requirements.
• Perform occupant safety CAE simulations (frontal, side, rear) using LS‑DYNA, MADYMO or equivalent tools and correlate results with physical tests.
• Support full‑vehicle crash testing and restraint system integration for occupant protection.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Body, Chassis, Interiors, Electrical/Electronics) for restraint packaging and integration.
• Interact with suppliers for design reviews, DV/PV testing and sign‑off.
• Analyse test results, generate detailed reports and present findings to leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4 to 10 years of experience in automotive crash safety and restraint systems.

Required skills

• Proficiency with LS‑DYNA.
• Proficiency with MADYMO.
• Experience using ANSA and Primer.
• Hands‑on experience with full‑vehicle and sled crash testing.
• Data acquisition and correlation expertise.