The world’s greatest innovators rely on Calspan, as evidenced by our track record of successfully providing high-quality independent engineering design, test, and research services for more than 70 years. We are proud to offer innovators a wide array of engineering services to support their game-changing innovations. We are looking for a full time Manager, Research & Development, Automotive Test Services support the organizations broad marketing needs across multiple transportation business units.

The primary objective is to broaden the customer base throughout the Automotive Test Services segments.

• Identify and close new business opportunities for the Tire Testing and Modelling groups. Work directly with OEM’s, automotive companies and motorsports organizations to demonstrate the value and expertise of Calspan.
• Directly manage the designated core customer base from a retention and growth standpoint. Develop and implement new testing and modelling methodologies or technologies that address customer needs and close gaps in the market, ensuring Calspan’s position at the forefront of tire testing and tire modelling.
• Support engineering team with project management, test design, data analysis, tire modelling, and reporting activities. Attend and support test sessions in the lab and on the track.
• Professionally represent the company at various business conferences, trade shows and community events. Increase our visibility within the technical/lecture communities.
• Domestic and international travel to customer sites and industry events up to 25%.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in a business and/or engineering related discipline
• 3+ years in related discipline;
• Previous experience in sales/marketing/business development position or;
• Previous experience in automotive engineering position or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Engineering principles, procedures and techniques
• Automotive testing
• Familiarity or experience with tire and/or vehicle testing (in-lab or proving ground)
• Familiarity or experience with tire and/or vehicle modelling and simulation

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.