Brake Performance Engineer

By | April 20, 2026

Brake Performance Engineer

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Foster City, CA, US

Engineering

Bachelors Degree

Full Time, Temporary

$65 - $70/hr

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Automotive and Parts Mfg

First Shift (Day)

Foster City, CA, US

$65 - $70/hr

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Temporary

Automotive and Parts Mfg

On-site

Engineering

Bachelors Degree

First Shift (Day)

Apply Now Applied

Job details

Brake Performance Engineer

 

  • Location: 100% ONSITE - Foster City, California (94404)

  • Duration: 6 month contract - (extension potential) 

  • Pay: Negotiable depending on DIRECT related experience Up to $65 – $70/hr

  • Type: W2 contract ONLY - (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered)

  • Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements.

 

 

In this role, you will:

  • Develop brake performance and braking comfort

  • Test and develop the harmonious interaction between brake and drivetrain actuators

  • Develop & track metrics and targets for vehicle-level performance

  • Pass down requirements to systems and components

  • Develop and refine testing methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency

  • Support simulation development to predict vehicle performance

  • Implement innovative technical concepts and solutions that enable optimal brake performance

  • Execute vehicle validation

  • Lead data analysis and issue resolution

  • Monitor fleet performance via dashboards

  • Lead and report on FMVSS-related testing

 

 

Qualifications:

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering and 5-8 years of automotive or related brake development and vehicle testing experience

  • Excellent understanding of hydraulic braking system and/or electro mechanical braking systems including controllers and stability functions

  • Familiarity with vehicle dynamics on different surface conditions

  • Ability to test in vehicle at or near the physical limits of the vehicle

  • Experience in vehicle-level and bench level brake integration

  • Hands-on experience with vehicles, instrumentation, and data acquisition

  • Familiarity with FMVSS related braking tests

  • Willingness to frequently travel within the continental US (within CA, AZ, MI, OH, MN)

  • Experience with brake performance tools and software (e.g CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, MATLAB/Simulink, Racelogic Vbox)

  • Experience with ticket systems

 

 

*** Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs. ***

 

 

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Deas172@kellyservices.com.

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