Calspan’s Automotive Crash Facility, located in Buffalo, NY, is recognized worldwide for its leadership in vehicle safety testing. With a mission to advance the science of crash testing, we’re seeking a motivated High Speed AV/Photograph Technician to set up and execute high-speed automotive crash test videos and photos.

In our fast-paced, precision-driven lab environment, you’ll work alongside a talented team and contribute to projects for top automotive manufacturers across the globe.

This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strong Be Calspan Values and a commitment to innovation. If you're passionate about technology, safety, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

• Capture live high-quality video/photos of each full vehicle automotive crash test. Conduct tests in accordance with customer requirements, standard test procedures and work instructions.
• Prepare, configure, and install high-speed camera and video recording equipment within test vehicles for each event.
• Process and manage post-crash video/photographs using specialized camera control and analysis software to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Inspect, test, and verify proper functionality of all camera systems and related equipment while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• AAS in related discipline
• 3+ years in related discipline or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Prior audio visual experience; preferably with high speed video equipment and cameras
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude preferred
• Must be able to work assigned hours as required to meet customer testing needs – may include overtime, nights and weekends
• Capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and moving and installing equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and have effective communication skills
• Must be responsive, efficient, have excellent customer interaction, and exhibit a high level of professionalism
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Experience with MS Office programs

Why join Calspan?

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), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, 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 United States.